Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulating fittings (other materials) by the United States reached $260.6 million in 2024 (44.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $260.6M | 44.1K t |
| 2023 | $202.0M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $246.3M | 36.0K t |
| 2021 | $300.9M | 88.2K t |
| 2020 | $202.7M | 24.2K t |
| 2019 | $173.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $171.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $137.7M | 10.4K t |
Where the United States imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Mexico (24%), Canada (12%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.9M | 27% |
| Mexico | $63.7M | 24% |
| Canada | $31.4M | 12% |
| Thailand | $21.2M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $21.1M | 8.1% |
| India | $20.4M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $15.9M | 6.1% |
| France | $2.7M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 39% below the world average of $9.64, 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.
Insulating fittings (other materials) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $159.6 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 140 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (29%), South Korea (15%), Taiwan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $47.0M | 30% |
| South Korea | $24.6M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $11.3M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $9.3M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $7.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| India | $4.5M | 2.9% |
| China | $3.8M | 2.4% |
| Djibouti | $3.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States insulating fittings (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by the United States?
The United States imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $260.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($70.9 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and Canada (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $9.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.7 million in 2017 to $260.6 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2021 at $300.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $211.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export insulating fittings (other materials)?
Yes. The United States exported $159.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $101.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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