Base stations imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base stations by the United States reached $236.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $731.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $406.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $731.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $498.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $498.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $542.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $437.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $266.9M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States imports base stations from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (16%), Taiwan (14%), Mexico (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $37.3M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $32.9M | 14% |
| Mexico | $28.5M | 12% |
| China | $26.2M | 11% |
| Canada | $17.7M | 7.5% |
| Romania | $12.0M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $11.3M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $9.8M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $8.6M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $215.63 per kg, 138% above the world average of $90.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base stations exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported base stations worth $166.9 million (727 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 131 countries. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (19%), United Kingdom (8%), Canada (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+695% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $31.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $13.9M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $12.4M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $11.1M | 6.7% |
| Slovenia | $6.9M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $4.3M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by the United States?
The United States imported base stations worth $236.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $215.63 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $266.9 million in 2017 to $236.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $731.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $452.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export base stations?
Yes. The United States exported $166.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, the United Kingdom and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $69.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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