Optical fiber connectors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fiber connectors by the United States reached $665.7 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $665.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $444.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $484.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $339.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $228.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $270.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $279.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $257.0M | 2.7K t |
Where the United States imports optical fiber connectors from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (35%), Taiwan (24%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $232.1M | 35% |
| Taiwan | $161.4M | 24% |
| Japan | $107.2M | 16% |
| China | $58.1M | 8.7% |
| Vietnam | $22.9M | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $16.9M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $8.9M | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $7.6M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 1% |
| Cambodia | $5.5M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.84 per kg, 194% above the world average of $42.45. 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 connectors exports from the United States
Exports of optical fiber connectors by the United States reached $434.0 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 165 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were China (21%), Mexico (20%), Vietnam (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.4M | 21% |
| Mexico | $87.1M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $20.5M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $19.6M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $19.2M | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $18.6M | 4.3% |
| Nicaragua | $18.0M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $11.9M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 2.6% |
| Norway | $10.6M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by the United States?
The United States imported optical fiber connectors worth $665.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($232.1 million), followed by Taiwan (24%) and Japan (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.84 per kg in 2024, 194% above the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257.0 million in 2017 to $665.7 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $371.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. The United States exported $434.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Mexico and Vietnam. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $231.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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