Telephone sets (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $377.8 million of telephone sets (other) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 169 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 7% on 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 | $377.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $351.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $275.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $138.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $146.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $276.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $380.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $280.2M | 2.6K t |
Where the United States exports telephone sets (other) to
Most of it went to Guatemala (29%), Mexico (23%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $109.2M | 29% |
| Mexico | $88.6M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.5M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $22.5M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $9.8M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $9.1M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $8.9M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $152.61 per kg, 117% above the world average of $70.39. 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.
Telephone sets (other) imports to the United States
The United States imported $333.6 million of telephone sets (other) in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Most of the value came from Mexico (21%), Vietnam (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Laos grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $70.5M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $59.3M | 18% |
| China | $56.2M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $33.3M | 10% |
| Malaysia | $24.8M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $20.7M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $8.9M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $7.9M | 2.4% |
| Laos | $6.2M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.9M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States telephone sets (other) exports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported telephone sets (other) worth $377.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy telephone sets (other) from the United States?
Guatemala was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($109.2 million), followed by Mexico (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 160 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average export price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $152.61 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $70.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of telephone sets (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $280.2 million in 2017 to $377.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $380.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $278.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import telephone sets (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $333.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Vietnam and China. That compares with exports of $377.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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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