Insulating fittings (other materials) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in insulating fittings (other materials) was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 132.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.27B | 132.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 107.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 141.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.28B | 167.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 98.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 95.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.06B | 90.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 90.5K t |
Top insulating fittings (other materials) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by the United States and Japan. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 140 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $350.2M | 28% |
| United States | $159.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $77.7M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $76.6M | 6% |
| Thailand | $64.4M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $61.7M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $58.3M | 4.6% |
| India | $49.3M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $39.6M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $37.4M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $33.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $23.9M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $260.6M | 21% |
| South Korea | $77.1M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $66.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $66.0M | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $49.0M | 3.9% |
| China | $47.7M | 3.8% |
| India | $37.4M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $35.9M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $33.8M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $30.0M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $23.8M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $23.3M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $46.97 per kg and Thailand $2.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546. HS 8547 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most insulating fittings (other materials)?
China exported $350.2 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Japan (6%). In all, 140 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most insulating fittings (other materials)?
The United States imported $260.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (6%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in insulating fittings (other materials)?
It was worth $1.27 billion in 2024, about 132.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.28 billion. 140 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $46.97 per kg and Thailand $2.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8547 page.
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