Cardiac pacemakers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported cardiac pacemakers worth $1.85 billion (403 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 176 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $1.85B | 403 t |
| 2023 | $1.85B | 323 t |
| 2022 | $1.84B | 305 t |
| 2021 | $1.46B | 225 t |
| 2020 | $941.1M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $818.1M | 212 t |
| 2018 | $771.2M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $860.8M | 90 t |
Where the United States imports cardiac pacemakers from
Most of the value came from Ireland (48%), Switzerland (28%), Singapore (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $882.2M | 48% |
| Switzerland | $510.3M | 28% |
| Singapore | $279.9M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $99.1M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $60.1M | 3.3% |
| Uruguay | $9.6M | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 0.1% |
| China | $633K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $474K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4,581.86 per kg, close to the world average of $4,129.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cardiac pacemakers exports from the United States
Exports of cardiac pacemakers by the United States reached $376.2 million in 2024 (88 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. Belgium alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $219.0M | 58% |
| China | $16.4M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $14.0M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $11.0M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.0M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.6M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $9.6M | 2.5% |
| France | $9.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cardiac pacemakers imports (HS 9021.50): 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 9021.50: Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories).
Common questions
What is the value of cardiac pacemakers imported by the United States?
The United States imported cardiac pacemakers worth $1.85 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 403 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 176 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cardiac pacemakers to the United States?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($882.2 million), followed by Switzerland (28%) and Singapore (15%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Uruguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of cardiac pacemakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4,581.86 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4,129.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cardiac pacemakers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $860.8 million in 2017 to $1.85 billion in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.30 billion a year.
Does the United States also export cardiac pacemakers?
Yes. The United States exported $376.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, China and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.47 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cardiac pacemakers?
The HS code for cardiac pacemakers is subheading 9021.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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