Ceramic insulators imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $137.2 million of ceramic insulators in 2024 (43.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 183 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $137.2M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $129.5M | 40.3K t |
| 2022 | $141.8M | 46.0K t |
| 2021 | $109.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $112.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $105.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2018 | $132.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2017 | $120.4M | 20.9K t |
Where the United States imports ceramic insulators from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (22%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.2M | 37% |
| India | $30.0M | 22% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 7.6% |
| Slovakia | $8.7M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 5.6% |
| Brazil | $6.5M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| France | $4.5M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, close to the world average of $3.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic insulators exports from the United States
The United States exported $43.0 million of ceramic insulators in 2024 (782 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (18%), Canada (17%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.9M | 18% |
| Canada | $7.2M | 17% |
| China | $3.7M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| Colombia | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $995K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $992K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States ceramic insulators imports (HS 8546.20): 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 8546.20: Electrical insulators: of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulators imported by the United States?
The United States imported ceramic insulators worth $137.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 183 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulators to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by India (22%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic insulators to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120.4 million in 2017 to $137.2 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $141.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export ceramic insulators?
Yes. The United States exported $43.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $94.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulators?
The HS code for ceramic insulators is subheading 8546.20. 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 8546 page.
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