🇺🇸 United States imports of low voltage switch: 2024 trade data
Imports of low voltage switch by the United States reached $15.13 billion in 2024 (290.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 225 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of low voltage switch by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.13B | 290.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.08B | 732.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.71B | 248.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.70B | 221.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.30B | 187.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.17B | 219.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.78B | 220.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.94B | 223.4K t |
Where the United States imports low voltage switch from
Most of the value came from Mexico (31%), China (16%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.76B | 32% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.44B | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.07B | 7.1% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $822.0M | 5.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $809.5M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $530.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $432.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $374.1M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $341.9M | 2.3% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $339.9M | 2.3% |
Types of low voltage switch under HS 8536
| 8536.90 | Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 23% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 21% |
| 8536.69 | Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 20% |
| 8536.20 | Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 16% |
| 8536.30 | Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | 5.9% |
| 8536.49 | Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts | 4.4% |
| 8536.70 | Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables | 4.4% |
| 8536.41 | Electrical apparatus: relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts) | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price of low voltage switch
The average declared value was about $52.08 per kg, 41% above the world average of $37.06. 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 low voltage switch
In 2024, the United States exported low voltage switch worth $10.55 billion (154.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 226 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (37%), Canada (10%), China (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.89B | 37% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.03B | 9.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $587.0M | 5.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $410.0M | 3.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $377.6M | 3.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $253.8M | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $239.9M | 2.3% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $225.7M | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $225.2M | 2.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $214.5M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Low voltage switch trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by the United States?
The United States imported low voltage switch worth $15.13 billion in 2024 (290.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import low voltage switch from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (31%), China (16%), Germany (7%).
What is the average import price of low voltage switch in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $52.08 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $37.06 per kg.
Does the United States export low voltage switch?
Yes. The United States exported low voltage switch worth $10.55 billion in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, China.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
Low voltage switch falls under HS heading 8536 (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 low voltage switch with the United States?
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