Plastic insulating fittings exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plastic insulating fittings by the United States reached $272.9 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 149 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $277.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $293.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $257.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $214.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $226.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $256.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $248.1M | 8.7K t |
Where the United States exports plastic insulating fittings to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (34%), Germany (7%), Hungary (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $92.9M | 34% |
| Germany | $18.2M | 6.7% |
| Hungary | $16.1M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $12.8M | 4.7% |
| China | $10.8M | 4% |
| South Korea | $10.8M | 4% |
| Canada | $9.9M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $8.5M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.50 per kg, 50% above the world average of $23.69. 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.
Plastic insulating fittings imports to the United States
Imports of plastic insulating fittings by the United States reached $166.0 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from China (23%), Czech Republic (10%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.8M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $16.8M | 10% |
| Mexico | $16.2M | 9.7% |
| Japan | $15.8M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 8.4% |
| Switzerland | $9.7M | 5.8% |
| India | $9.4M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $3.9M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic insulating fittings exports (HS 8547.20): 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 8547.20: Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic insulating fittings exported by the United States?
The United States exported plastic insulating fittings worth $272.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 149 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic insulating fittings from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($92.9 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Hungary (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.50 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $23.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic insulating fittings from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $248.1 million in 2017 to $272.9 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $293.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $255.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import plastic insulating fittings?
Yes. The United States imported $166.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Czech Republic and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $106.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic insulating fittings?
The HS code for plastic insulating fittings is subheading 8547.20. 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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