Phones and network equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in phones and network equipment was worth $689.18 billion in 2024, about 2.88 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $689.18B | 2.88M t |
| 2023 | $709.20B | 2.75M t |
| 2022 | $688.88B | 3.44M t |
| 2021 | $643.57B | 2.46M t |
| 2020 | $565.07B | 2.35M t |
| 2019 | $569.41B | 2.14M t |
| 2018 | $586.77B | 2.20M t |
| 2017 | $539.90B | 1.94M t |
Top phones and network equipment exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and the United States. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 224 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $318.74B | 46% |
| Vietnam | $90.00B | 13% |
| United States | $27.58B | 4% |
| Taiwan | $27.25B | 4% |
| South Korea | $25.37B | 3.7% |
| India | $25.18B | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $16.93B | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $15.85B | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $15.64B | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $15.63B | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $11.53B | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $11.13B | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), Hong Kong (10%) and China (7%). 226 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $114.88B | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $69.66B | 10% |
| China | $48.76B | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $32.65B | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29.22B | 4.2% |
| Germany | $28.99B | 4.2% |
| Japan | $25.77B | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $24.37B | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $20.19B | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $16.50B | 2.4% |
| India | $16.50B | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $15.14B | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $239.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $653.71 per kg and Taiwan $131.56 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528. HS 8517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most phones and network equipment?
China exported $318.74 billion in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (13%) and the United States (4%). In all, 224 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most phones and network equipment?
The United States imported $114.88 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (10%) and China (7%). 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 phones and network equipment?
It was worth $689.18 billion in 2024, about 2.88 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $709.20 billion. 224 countries reported exports and 226 reported imports.
What is the average price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $239.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $653.71 per kg and Taiwan $131.56 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517, 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). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8517 page.
How can I find phones and network equipment buyers and suppliers?
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