Transmission and switching apparatus trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in transmission and switching apparatus was worth $208.04 billion in 2024, about 958.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% 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 | $208.04B | 958.0K t |
| 2023 | $211.10B | 1.01M t |
| 2022 | $207.38B | 1.11M t |
| 2021 | $184.75B | 964.7K t |
| 2020 | $167.03B | 911.2K t |
| 2019 | $161.27B | 716.4K t |
| 2018 | $165.20B | 731.5K t |
| 2017 | $151.57B | 668.7K t |
Top transmission and switching apparatus exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and the United States. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 222 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.25B | 28% |
| Vietnam | $28.87B | 14% |
| United States | $14.40B | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $14.36B | 6.9% |
| Mexico | $13.98B | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $12.85B | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $8.70B | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $8.50B | 4.1% |
| Germany | $5.45B | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.28B | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $3.78B | 1.8% |
| India | $3.33B | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (26%), Hong Kong (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). 225 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53.12B | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $14.37B | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $13.95B | 6.7% |
| Germany | $11.80B | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.81B | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $6.79B | 3.3% |
| China | $6.47B | 3.1% |
| Japan | $6.22B | 3% |
| Singapore | $6.14B | 3% |
| France | $5.21B | 2.5% |
| Canada | $4.11B | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $3.94B | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $217.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $472.81 per kg and China $145.48 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus. HS 8517 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most transmission and switching apparatus?
China exported $57.25 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (14%) and the United States (7%). In all, 222 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most transmission and switching apparatus?
The United States imported $53.12 billion in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in transmission and switching apparatus?
It was worth $208.04 billion in 2024, about 958.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $211.10 billion. 222 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The world average declared value was about $217.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $472.81 per kg and China $145.48 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 transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62, 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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