Low voltage cable with connectors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in low voltage cable with connectors was worth $40.64 billion in 2024, about 1.59 million tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $40.64B | 1.59M t |
| 2023 | $38.97B | 1.46M t |
| 2022 | $39.96B | 1.57M t |
| 2021 | $38.08B | 1.58M t |
| 2020 | $30.99B | 1.40M t |
| 2019 | $31.13B | 1.45M t |
| 2018 | $31.62B | 1.43M t |
| 2017 | $28.86B | 1.40M t |
Top low voltage cable with connectors exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 216 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.59B | 36% |
| Germany | $2.86B | 7% |
| United States | $2.78B | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $2.66B | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $2.63B | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.07B | 2.6% |
| Poland | $858.7M | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $839.4M | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $756.8M | 1.9% |
| Romania | $688.6M | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $684.8M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $626.5M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.74B | 19% |
| Germany | $3.71B | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $2.25B | 5.5% |
| China | $1.72B | 4.2% |
| Japan | $1.60B | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $1.57B | 3.9% |
| France | $1.40B | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.23B | 3% |
| Vietnam | $978.5M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $870.6M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $867.9M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $842.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $45.65 per kg and China $18.89 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 8544.42: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors. HS 8544 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most low voltage cable with connectors?
China exported $14.59 billion in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Germany (7%) and the United States (7%). In all, 216 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most low voltage cable with connectors?
The United States imported $7.74 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in low voltage cable with connectors?
It was worth $40.64 billion in 2024, about 1.59 million tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 216 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of low voltage cable with connectors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $45.65 per kg and China $18.89 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable with connectors?
The HS code for low voltage cable with connectors is subheading 8544.42, 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 8544 page.
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