Medium voltage circuit breakers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium voltage circuit breakers by the United States reached $240.8 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 201 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 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 | $240.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $217.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $186.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $162.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $180.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $170.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $150.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $124.5M | 4.0K t |
Where the United States imports medium voltage circuit breakers from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $184.3M | 77% |
| South Korea | $13.4M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $7.3M | 3% |
| Australia | $6.1M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 2.1% |
| China | $3.5M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1% |
| India | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.59 per kg, close to the world average of $29.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium voltage circuit breakers exports from the United States
Exports of medium voltage circuit breakers by the United States reached $122.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 107 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Dominican Republic (42%), Canada (35%), Brazil (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $52.0M | 42% |
| Canada | $43.1M | 35% |
| Brazil | $6.0M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1% |
| Chile | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $976K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.21): 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 8535.21: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV.
Common questions
What is the value of medium voltage circuit breakers imported by the United States?
The United States imported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $240.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium voltage circuit breakers to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($184.3 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.59 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $29.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium voltage circuit breakers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.5 million in 2017 to $240.8 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $179.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export medium voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. The United States exported $122.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $118.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.21. 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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