🇺🇸 United States imports of high voltage switch: 2024 trade data
Imports of high voltage switch by the United States reached $1.69 billion in 2024 (41.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of high voltage switch by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.69B | 41.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.23B | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $992.9M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.04B | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $962.0M | 26.7K t |
| 2017 | $912.0M | 28.3K t |
Where the United States imports high voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (46%), Canada (10%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $773.7M | 46% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $162.6M | 9.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $122.9M | 7.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $106.8M | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $99.0M | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $57.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $47.8M | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $47.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $33.4M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $24.0M | 1.4% |
Types of high voltage switch under HS 8535
| 8535.90 | Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | 38% |
| 8535.30 | Electrical apparatus: isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | 26% |
| 8535.21 | Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV | 14% |
| 8535.10 | Electrical apparatus: fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | 12% |
| 8535.40 | Electrical apparatus: lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts) | 6% |
| 8535.29 | Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price of high voltage switch
The average declared value was about $41.08 per kg, 49% above the world average of $27.55. 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.
The United States also exports high voltage switch
In 2024, the United States exported high voltage switch worth $1.06 billion (21.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 179 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (27%), Mexico (20%), China (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $285.4M | 27% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $208.7M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $60.5M | 5.7% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $60.4M | 5.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $55.6M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $27.8M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $26.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $25.7M | 2.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $22.6M | 2.1% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $17.9M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
High voltage switch trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by the United States?
The United States imported high voltage switch worth $1.69 billion in 2024 (41.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import high voltage switch from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (46%), Canada (10%), Germany (7%).
What is the average import price of high voltage switch in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $41.08 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $27.55 per kg.
Does the United States export high voltage switch?
Yes. The United States exported high voltage switch worth $1.06 billion in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, China.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
High voltage switch falls under HS heading 8535 (Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading high voltage switch with the United States?
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