Optical fiber cable imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.42 billion of optical fiber cable in 2024 (110.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.42B | 110.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.10B | 121.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.80B | 149.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.78B | 119.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 40.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 44.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.26B | 42.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.19B | 48.5K t |
Where the United States imports optical fiber cable from
Mexico alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.49B | 62% |
| China | $185.4M | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $178.8M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $123.8M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $77.4M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $49.0M | 2% |
| India | $45.2M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $32.1M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $31.1M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $26.4M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.89 per kg, 66% above the world average of $13.19. 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.
Optical fiber cable exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported optical fiber cable worth $1.21 billion (24.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 167 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (33%), Canada (11%), Philippines (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $398.6M | 33% |
| Canada | $135.4M | 11% |
| Philippines | $104.8M | 8.7% |
| China | $53.4M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $50.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $44.6M | 3.7% |
| Curaçao | $36.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $35.8M | 3% |
| Fiji | $34.4M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $32.5M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by the United States?
The United States imported optical fiber cable worth $2.42 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.49 billion), followed by China (8%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.89 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $13.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.19 billion in 2017 to $2.42 billion in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $2.80 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.71 billion a year.
Does the United States also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. The United States exported $1.21 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Philippines. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.21 billion a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. 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 8544 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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