Signal generators exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $180.5 million of signal generators in 2024 (413 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 140 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. 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 | $180.5M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $171.1M | 565 t |
| 2022 | $153.5M | 663 t |
| 2021 | $136.8M | 968 t |
| 2020 | $151.2M | 326 t |
| 2019 | $143.5M | 531 t |
| 2018 | $152.4M | 471 t |
| 2017 | $152.4M | 315 t |
Where the United States exports signal generators to
The largest buyer markets were China (13%), Japan (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $18.5M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $16.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $14.2M | 7.9% |
| Canada | $12.1M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $9.5M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $9.3M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $7.4M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $7.1M | 4% |
| India | $6.3M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $436.62 per kg, 168% above the world average of $163.00. 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.
Signal generators imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported signal generators worth $132.9 million (826 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 193 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Switzerland (15%), United Kingdom (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $20.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $16.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $14.7M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $11.7M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 8% |
| Israel | $9.9M | 7.5% |
| China | $9.6M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $9.4M | 7.1% |
| France | $6.3M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $5.4M | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States signal generators exports (HS 8543.20): 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 8543.20: Electrical machines and apparatus: signal generators.
Common questions
What is the value of signal generators exported by the United States?
The United States exported signal generators worth $180.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 413 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy signal generators from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by Japan (10%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 123 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of signal generators per kg?
The average declared export value was about $436.62 per kg in 2024, 168% above the world average of $163.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of signal generators from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $152.4 million in 2017 to $180.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $155.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import signal generators?
Yes. The United States imported $132.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for signal generators?
The HS code for signal generators is subheading 8543.20. 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 8543 page.
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