Distribution board parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distribution board parts by the United States reached $565.1 million in 2024 (65.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $565.1M | 65.6K t |
| 2023 | $431.1M | 32.4K t |
| 2022 | $400.3M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $334.2M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $274.6M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $283.4M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $297.2M | 29.6K t |
| 2017 | $229.8M | 22.3K t |
Where the United States imports distribution board parts from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (24%), India (14%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $135.7M | 24% |
| India | $79.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $70.9M | 13% |
| Canada | $64.5M | 11% |
| Denmark | $37.2M | 6.6% |
| China | $31.2M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $18.2M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $17.4M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $11.7M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Distribution board parts exports from the United States
Exports of distribution board parts by the United States reached $215.2 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 170 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (35%), Canada (18%), Germany (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $74.5M | 35% |
| Canada | $39.7M | 18% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 4% |
| Australia | $8.3M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 2.8% |
| India | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 2% |
| China | $4.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported distribution board parts worth $565.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($135.7 million), followed by India (14%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of distribution board parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $229.8 million in 2017 to $565.1 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $352.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export distribution board parts?
Yes. The United States exported $215.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $349.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. 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 8538 page.
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