Relays (higher voltage) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in relays (higher voltage) was worth $5.74 billion in 2024, about 110.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $5.74B | 110.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.11B | 115.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.92B | 117.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.65B | 115.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.81B | 102.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.12B | 104.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.40B | 104.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.94B | 106.1K t |
Top relays (higher voltage) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 189 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.05B | 18% |
| Germany | $744.8M | 13% |
| France | $483.3M | 8.4% |
| United States | $403.6M | 7% |
| Mexico | $269.1M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $246.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $199.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $183.3M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $174.5M | 3% |
| Finland | $141.5M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $140.7M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $137.3M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $666.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $454.7M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $247.6M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $240.6M | 4.2% |
| China | $235.0M | 4.1% |
| India | $232.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $211.4M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $180.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $163.0M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $159.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $145.3M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $142.5M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $51.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $129.63 per kg and China $29.53 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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts. HS 8536 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most relays (higher voltage)?
China exported $1.05 billion in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and France (8%). In all, 189 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most relays (higher voltage)?
The United States imported $666.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Mexico (4%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in relays (higher voltage)?
It was worth $5.74 billion in 2024, about 110.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $6.11 billion. 189 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $51.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $129.63 per kg and China $29.53 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 relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49, 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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