Recording electrical meters imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported recording electrical meters worth $339.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 207 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 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 | $339.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $363.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $217.3M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $164.8M | 566 t |
| 2020 | $149.0M | 539 t |
| 2019 | $157.7M | 554 t |
| 2018 | $154.5M | 538 t |
| 2017 | $175.7M | 635 t |
Where the United States imports recording electrical meters from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (21%), China (16%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $70.0M | 21% |
| China | $53.6M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $31.0M | 9.1% |
| Canada | $30.3M | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $26.8M | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $20.8M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $19.7M | 5.8% |
| Switzerland | $13.0M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $10.3M | 3% |
| Japan | $9.6M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $275.41 per kg, 156% above the world average of $107.55. 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.
Recording electrical meters exports from the United States
Exports of recording electrical meters by the United States reached $261.8 million in 2024 (725 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (17%), China (10%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $43.2M | 17% |
| China | $27.2M | 10% |
| Canada | $26.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $19.8M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $9.3M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $9.0M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.0M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $8.4M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 3% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States recording electrical meters imports (HS 9030.39): 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 9030.39: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters).
Common questions
What is the value of recording electrical meters imported by the United States?
The United States imported recording electrical meters worth $339.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply recording electrical meters to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($70.0 million), followed by China (16%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of recording electrical meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $275.41 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $107.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of recording electrical meters to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.7 million in 2017 to $339.3 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $363.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $215.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export recording electrical meters?
Yes. The United States exported $261.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $77.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for recording electrical meters?
The HS code for recording electrical meters is subheading 9030.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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