Electromagnets and holding devices imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electromagnets and holding devices by the United States reached $511.3 million in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 206 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 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 | $511.3M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $491.2M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $541.2M | 28.1K t |
| 2021 | $526.1M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $423.2M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $485.6M | 42.3K t |
| 2018 | $509.4M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $472.5M | 18.8K t |
Where the United States imports electromagnets and holding devices from
Most of the value came from Mexico (21%), China (16%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $106.2M | 21% |
| China | $84.3M | 17% |
| Japan | $58.4M | 11% |
| New Zealand | $44.0M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $40.0M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $25.5M | 5% |
| Thailand | $21.6M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $20.8M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $15.2M | 3% |
| Philippines | $10.9M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.07 per kg, close to the world average of $20.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electromagnets and holding devices exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported electromagnets and holding devices worth $216.7 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (28%), China (21%), Canada (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $60.2M | 28% |
| China | $45.4M | 21% |
| Canada | $20.9M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $6.1M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $4.6M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| France | $3.6M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States electromagnets and holding devices imports (HS 8505.90): 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 8505.90: Magnets: electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnets and holding devices imported by the United States?
The United States imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $511.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 206 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnets and holding devices to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($106.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnets and holding devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electromagnets and holding devices to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $472.5 million in 2017 to $511.3 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $541.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $495.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export electromagnets and holding devices?
Yes. The United States exported $216.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $294.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnets and holding devices?
The HS code for electromagnets and holding devices is subheading 8505.90. 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 8505 page.
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