Communication apparatus (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of communication apparatus (other) by the United States reached $2.24 billion in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% 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 | $2.24B | 18.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.83B | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.66B | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.16B | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $873.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.48B | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.87B | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.46B | 6.9K t |
Where the United States imports communication apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from Mexico (35%), Taiwan (28%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $776.0M | 35% |
| Taiwan | $622.4M | 28% |
| China | $128.9M | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $100.8M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $66.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $64.1M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $58.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $57.6M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $52.8M | 2.4% |
| Israel | $50.3M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $120.74 per kg, close to the world average of $114.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from the United States
Exports of communication apparatus (other) by the United States reached $827.7 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 188 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Germany (12%), Canada (9%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $97.5M | 12% |
| Canada | $70.9M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $63.3M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $60.7M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $51.1M | 6.2% |
| India | $36.7M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $32.1M | 3.9% |
| China | $22.0M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $21.5M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $20.5M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported communication apparatus (other) worth $2.24 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($776.0 million), followed by Taiwan (28%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $120.74 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.46 billion in 2017 to $2.24 billion in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.57 billion a year.
Does the United States also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $827.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.41 billion a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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