Illuminated sign imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of illuminated sign by the United States reached $210.2 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 221 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $210.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $205.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $216.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $179.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $143.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $181.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $194.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $193.9M | 9.0K t |
Where the United States imports illuminated sign from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Canada (16%), Mexico (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.6M | 43% |
| Canada | $33.1M | 16% |
| Mexico | $28.0M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $20.9M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| India | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.15 per kg, 50% above the world average of $20.05. 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.
Illuminated sign exports from the United States
The United States exported $41.5 million of illuminated sign in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Most of it went to Canada (36%), Mexico (9%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+933% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.8M | 36% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 3% |
| China | $976K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $969K | 2.3% |
| India | $799K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States illuminated sign imports (HS 9405.60): 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 9405.60: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of illuminated sign imported by the United States?
The United States imported illuminated sign worth $210.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply illuminated sign to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($90.6 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of illuminated sign per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.15 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $20.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of illuminated sign to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $193.9 million in 2017 to $210.2 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $216.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $190.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export illuminated sign?
Yes. The United States exported $41.5 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 $168.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for illuminated sign?
The HS code for illuminated sign is subheading 9405.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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