Color television sets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of color television sets by the United States reached $11.97 billion in 2024 (462.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.42 billion.
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 | $11.97B | 462.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.01B | 431.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.35B | 467.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.42B | 532.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.42B | 530.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.64B | 486.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.38B | 426.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.43B | 428.1K t |
Where the United States imports color television sets from
Mexico alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.02B | 75% |
| China | $1.31B | 11% |
| Vietnam | $1.24B | 10% |
| Thailand | $203.6M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $151.0M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $18.1M | 0.2% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 0% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 0% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.87 per kg, close to the world average of $23.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Color television sets exports from the United States
Exports of color television sets by the United States reached $584.2 million in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $446.8M | 77% |
| Canada | $51.4M | 8.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $7.7M | 1.3% |
| Barbados | $6.2M | 1.1% |
| Jamaica | $5.4M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 0.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $4.3M | 0.7% |
| Bermuda | $4.1M | 0.7% |
| Bahamas | $3.9M | 0.7% |
| Venezuela | $3.5M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States color television sets imports (HS 8528.72): 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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets imported by the United States?
The United States imported color television sets worth $11.97 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 462.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 27% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply color television sets to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($9.02 billion), followed by China (11%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.87 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $23.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of color television sets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.43 billion in 2017 to $11.97 billion in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $16.42 billion. Over 8 years the average was $13.33 billion a year.
Does the United States also export color television sets?
Yes. The United States exported $584.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $11.38 billion a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. 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 8528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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