High voltage circuit breakers exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $86.7 million of high voltage circuit breakers in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 114 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $70.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $61.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $61.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $63.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $62.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $79.2M | 3.9K t |
Where the United States exports high voltage circuit breakers to
Canada alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cayman Isds grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $50.4M | 58% |
| Philippines | $8.4M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 7.2% |
| Australia | $5.3M | 6.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $5.2M | 5.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.1M | 5.9% |
| Bahamas | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $857K | 1% |
| Mexico | $420K | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $406K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.38 per kg, close to the world average of $22.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage circuit breakers imports to the United States
Imports of high voltage circuit breakers by the United States reached $60.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (32%), South Korea (22%), Sweden (16%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.2M | 32% |
| South Korea | $13.1M | 22% |
| Sweden | $9.8M | 16% |
| Mexico | $6.2M | 10% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 7.3% |
| France | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| China | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $986K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $675K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high voltage circuit breakers exports (HS 8535.29): 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 8535.29: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage circuit breakers exported by the United States?
The United States exported high voltage circuit breakers worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 114 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy high voltage circuit breakers from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($50.4 million), followed by the Philippines (10%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. The Bahamas grew fastest among the top ten, up 820% on the year.
What is the average export price of high voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.38 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $22.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high voltage circuit breakers from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $79.2 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import high voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. The United States imported $60.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, South Korea and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for high voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.29. 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 8535 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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