Electrical inductors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.05 billion of electrical inductors in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% 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 | $1.05B | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $854.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $819.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $730.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $554.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $715.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $760.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $698.1M | 17.4K t |
Where the United States imports electrical inductors from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Mexico (19%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $226.0M | 22% |
| Mexico | $201.7M | 19% |
| Japan | $120.3M | 12% |
| Canada | $97.9M | 9.4% |
| Vietnam | $74.4M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $47.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $41.5M | 4% |
| Austria | $37.8M | 3.6% |
| Philippines | $24.6M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $21.9M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.42 per kg, 58% above the world average of $40.77. 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.
Electrical inductors exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported electrical inductors worth $440.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $246.9M | 56% |
| Canada | $29.3M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $14.9M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $12.9M | 2.9% |
| China | $10.9M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $9.7M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $8.8M | 2% |
| Singapore | $8.2M | 1.9% |
| India | $7.9M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $7.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electrical inductors imports (HS 8504.50): 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 8504.50: Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical inductors imported by the United States?
The United States imported electrical inductors worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 210 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical inductors to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($226.0 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical inductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.42 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $40.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical inductors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $698.1 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $772.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export electrical inductors?
Yes. The United States exported $440.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $605.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical inductors?
The HS code for electrical inductors is subheading 8504.50. 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 8504 page.
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