Telephone and communication parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported telephone and communication parts worth $4.69 billion (47.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.07 billion.
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 | $4.69B | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.36B | 36.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.97B | 48.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.67B | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.35B | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.99B | 27.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.07B | 32.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.31B | 30.4K t |
Where the United States imports telephone and communication parts from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Mexico (19%), Vietnam (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.50B | 32% |
| Mexico | $890.4M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $631.3M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $368.9M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $204.9M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $201.7M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $126.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $106.1M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $103.3M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $99.2M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $98.27 per kg, 23% below the world average of $127.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone and communication parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.81 billion of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (34%), Netherlands (8%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $615.4M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $141.3M | 7.8% |
| China | $136.7M | 7.6% |
| Canada | $111.1M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $90.7M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $68.8M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $54.3M | 3% |
| Japan | $44.0M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $41.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $38.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported telephone and communication parts worth $4.69 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 220 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.50 billion), followed by Mexico (19%) and Vietnam (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $98.27 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.31 billion in 2017 to $4.69 billion in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $6.07 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.93 billion a year.
Does the United States also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. The United States exported $1.81 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.88 billion a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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