Relays (higher voltage) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $666.6 million of relays (higher voltage) in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $666.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $632.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $660.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $540.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $444.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $532.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $572.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $557.9M | 8.1K t |
Where the United States imports relays (higher voltage) from
Most of the value came from Mexico (29%), China (12%), Germany (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $192.9M | 29% |
| China | $81.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $65.7M | 9.9% |
| France | $47.7M | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $37.5M | 5.6% |
| Sweden | $25.4M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $23.8M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $23.0M | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $22.5M | 3.4% |
| India | $17.8M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $85.25 per kg, 64% above the world average of $51.96. 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.
Relays (higher voltage) exports from the United States
Exports of relays (higher voltage) by the United States reached $403.6 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (26%), Canada (10%), Brazil (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $105.9M | 26% |
| Canada | $41.2M | 10% |
| Brazil | $21.9M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $16.6M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $16.5M | 4.1% |
| China | $16.3M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $13.3M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $13.2M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States relays (higher voltage) imports (HS 8536.49): 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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of relays (higher voltage) imported by the United States?
The United States imported relays (higher voltage) worth $666.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply relays (higher voltage) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($192.9 million), followed by China (12%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $85.25 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $51.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of relays (higher voltage) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $557.9 million in 2017 to $666.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $575.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export relays (higher voltage)?
Yes. The United States exported $403.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $263.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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