Plugs and sockets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plugs and sockets was worth $22.89 billion in 2024, about 633.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $22.89B | 633.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.10B | 1.08M t |
| 2022 | $23.41B | 591.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.25B | 630.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.51B | 544.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.69B | 564.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.39B | 555.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.09B | 555.4K t |
Top plugs and sockets exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), Germany (20%) and the United States (9%). 215 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.63B | 25% |
| Germany | $4.51B | 20% |
| United States | $1.99B | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $1.17B | 5.1% |
| France | $854.9M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $843.6M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $829.5M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $600.3M | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $517.7M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $466.0M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $461.3M | 2% |
| Poland | $416.0M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (11%) and Taiwan (5%). 223 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.96B | 13% |
| Germany | $2.50B | 11% |
| Taiwan | $1.16B | 5.1% |
| China | $1.10B | 4.8% |
| France | $814.5M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $804.8M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $724.1M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $717.7M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $659.6M | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $657.8M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $641.6M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $610.1M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $36.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $90.43 per kg and China $18.66 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. HS 8536 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plugs and sockets?
China exported $5.63 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Germany (20%) and the United States (9%). In all, 215 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plugs and sockets?
The United States imported $2.96 billion in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plugs and sockets?
It was worth $22.89 billion in 2024, about 633.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $23.41 billion. 215 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $36.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $90.43 per kg and China $18.66 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 plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69, 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 8536 page.
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