Telephone sets (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in telephone sets (other) was worth $2.99 billion in 2024, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $2.99B | 42.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.22B | 47.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.98B | 55.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.88B | 43.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.59B | 44.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.18B | 45.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.46B | 46.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.47B | 48.7K t |
Top telephone sets (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (26%), the United States (13%) and Vietnam (13%). 169 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $789.0M | 26% |
| United States | $377.8M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $375.7M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $137.7M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $120.3M | 4% |
| Germany | $119.4M | 4% |
| Mexico | $99.8M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $93.2M | 3.1% |
| Laos | $90.3M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $83.7M | 2.8% |
| France | $79.8M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $77.3M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Guatemala is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $383.7M | 13% |
| United States | $333.6M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $252.2M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $204.6M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $131.4M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $131.0M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $125.1M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $103.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $74.4M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $68.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $63.3M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $59.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $70.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $495.49 per kg and China $34.25 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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The shipment records behind Telephone sets (other) (HS 8517.18) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1. HS 8517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most telephone sets (other)?
China exported $789.0 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Vietnam (13%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most telephone sets (other)?
Guatemala imported $383.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). 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 telephone sets (other)?
It was worth $2.99 billion in 2024, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $4.47 billion. 169 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $70.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $495.49 per kg and China $34.25 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 telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18, 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 8517 page.
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