Transmission and switching apparatus imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission and switching apparatus by the United States reached $53.12 billion in 2024 (201.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53.12B | 201.9K t |
| 2023 | $49.52B | 225.7K t |
| 2022 | $50.66B | 299.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.71B | 225.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.54B | 217.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.19B | 155.5K t |
| 2018 | $45.34B | 132.3K t |
| 2017 | $47.20B | 156.9K t |
Where the United States imports transmission and switching apparatus from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (22%), Mexico (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $11.58B | 22% |
| Mexico | $8.89B | 17% |
| China | $7.61B | 14% |
| Thailand | $7.43B | 14% |
| Taiwan | $5.79B | 11% |
| Malaysia | $3.78B | 7.1% |
| India | $1.06B | 2% |
| Israel | $944.2M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $918.4M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $865.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $263.06 per kg, 21% above the world average of $217.15. 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from the United States
The United States exported $14.40 billion of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (48.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 222 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (15%), Mexico (10%), Brazil (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.23B | 16% |
| Mexico | $1.43B | 9.9% |
| Brazil | $773.8M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $673.8M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $637.3M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $618.2M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $608.8M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $518.7M | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $513.6M | 3.6% |
| Israel | $493.3M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by the United States?
The United States imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $53.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 225 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($11.58 billion), followed by Mexico (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 152 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $263.06 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $217.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.20 billion in 2017 to $53.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.79 billion a year.
Does the United States also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. The United States exported $14.40 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $38.72 billion a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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.
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