Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) by the United States reached $1.15 billion in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $1.15B | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.16B | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $831.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $777.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $814.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $696.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $618.2M | 6.1K t |
Where the United States imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (22%), Vietnam (22%), Mexico (20%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $259.1M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $252.1M | 22% |
| Mexico | $229.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $84.2M | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $64.9M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $31.5M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $29.8M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $24.8M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $23.5M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $20.3M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.75 per kg, 27% above the world average of $90.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric signalling apparatus (other) exports from the United States
Exports of electric signalling apparatus (other) by the United States reached $456.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (16%), France (10%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $73.2M | 16% |
| France | $47.0M | 10% |
| Canada | $40.2M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $37.3M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $30.5M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $24.6M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $22.6M | 5% |
| Singapore | $16.9M | 3.7% |
| China | $15.2M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $14.3M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): 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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $1.15 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($259.1 million), followed by Vietnam (22%) and Mexico (20%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.75 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $90.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $618.2 million in 2017 to $1.15 billion in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $1.16 billion. Over 8 years the average was $883.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export electric signalling apparatus (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $456.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, France and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $696.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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