Telecommunications test equipment imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telecommunications test equipment by the United States reached $1.06 billion in 2024 (756 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. That is 4% less 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.06B | 756 t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 843 t |
| 2022 | $1.15B | 927 t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 856 t |
| 2020 | $904.4M | 847 t |
| 2019 | $966.6M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $894.1M | 841 t |
| 2017 | $789.3M | 760 t |
Where the United States imports telecommunications test equipment from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (33%), Taiwan (25%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $353.1M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $268.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $101.5M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $62.9M | 6% |
| Singapore | $60.5M | 5.7% |
| China | $27.2M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $26.0M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $25.3M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $25.1M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $15.6M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,398.65 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1,012.74. 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.
Telecommunications test equipment exports from the United States
Exports of telecommunications test equipment by the United States reached $663.1 million in 2024 (516 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 152 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were India (11%), China (10%), Malaysia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $72.0M | 11% |
| China | $64.4M | 9.7% |
| Malaysia | $61.6M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $44.4M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $32.8M | 5% |
| South Korea | $31.1M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $29.9M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $27.9M | 4.2% |
| Israel | $26.6M | 4% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States telecommunications test equipment imports (HS 9030.40): 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 9030.40: Instruments and apparatus: specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers).
Common questions
What is the value of telecommunications test equipment imported by the United States?
The United States imported telecommunications test equipment worth $1.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 756 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 206 countries worldwide, with 27% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply telecommunications test equipment to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($353.1 million), followed by Taiwan (25%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of telecommunications test equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,398.65 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1,012.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telecommunications test equipment to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $789.3 million in 2017 to $1.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $1.15 billion. Over 8 years the average was $986.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export telecommunications test equipment?
Yes. The United States exported $663.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, China and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $393.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for telecommunications test equipment?
The HS code for telecommunications test equipment is subheading 9030.40. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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