Glass insulators imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass insulators by the United States reached $32.6 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. That is 4% less 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 | $32.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 13.1K t |
Where the United States imports glass insulators from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.5M | 75% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 16% |
| Italy | $831K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $535K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $518K | 1.6% |
| India | $365K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $161K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $156K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass insulators exports from the United States
Exports of glass insulators by the United States reached $8.0 million in 2024 (205 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 79 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (15%), Netherlands (15%), Canada (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 15% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 14% |
| Philippines | $909K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $616K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $453K | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $395K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $208K | 2.6% |
| India | $173K | 2.2% |
| Costa Rica | $163K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States glass insulators imports (HS 8546.10): 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 8546.10: Electrical insulators: of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass insulators imported by the United States?
The United States imported glass insulators worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass insulators to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 967% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass insulators to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $40.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export glass insulators?
Yes. The United States exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Netherlands and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass insulators?
The HS code for glass insulators is subheading 8546.10. 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 8546 page.
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