High voltage cable imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.05 billion of high voltage cable in 2024 (263.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.05B | 263.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.67B | 219.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.40B | 207.7K t |
| 2021 | $895.7M | 150.8K t |
| 2020 | $743.6M | 139.1K t |
| 2019 | $727.3M | 127.3K t |
| 2018 | $581.6M | 98.3K t |
| 2017 | $484.4M | 80.8K t |
Where the United States imports high voltage cable from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (17%), China (16%), Mexico (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+733% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $338.8M | 17% |
| China | $334.1M | 16% |
| Mexico | $281.9M | 14% |
| Poland | $216.9M | 11% |
| Sweden | $143.2M | 7% |
| Canada | $125.2M | 6.1% |
| India | $84.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $79.6M | 3.9% |
| Cambodia | $78.2M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $58.2M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage cable exports from the United States
The United States exported $792.8 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (57.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Mexico (11%), United Arab Emirates (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $231.5M | 29% |
| Mexico | $84.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.7M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $31.9M | 4% |
| China | $28.6M | 3.6% |
| Cameroon | $26.0M | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $23.2M | 2.9% |
| Norway | $22.7M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $19.3M | 2.4% |
| Libya | $18.9M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by the United States?
The United States imported high voltage cable worth $2.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($338.8 million), followed by China (16%) and Mexico (14%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage cable to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $484.4 million in 2017 to $2.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 323%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.07 billion a year.
Does the United States also export high voltage cable?
Yes. The United States exported $792.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.26 billion a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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