Variable resistors and rheostats imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of variable resistors and rheostats by the United States reached $380.2 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $543.0 million.
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 | $380.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $360.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $543.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $498.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $411.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $439.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $480.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $451.0M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States imports variable resistors and rheostats from
Most of the value came from Mexico (23%), China (17%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $86.8M | 23% |
| China | $66.1M | 17% |
| Japan | $43.7M | 12% |
| Greece | $29.2M | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $17.8M | 4.7% |
| Costa Rica | $13.7M | 3.6% |
| Philippines | $12.0M | 3.2% |
| Cyprus | $11.5M | 3% |
| Germany | $10.1M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.94 per kg, 41% above the world average of $45.32. 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.
Variable resistors and rheostats exports from the United States
The United States exported $231.7 million of variable resistors and rheostats in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 153 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (37%), Canada (10%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $84.7M | 37% |
| Canada | $24.3M | 11% |
| China | $16.5M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12.7M | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $10.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 4% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 4% |
| France | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $5.6M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $5.4M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States variable resistors and rheostats imports (HS 8533.40): 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 8533.40: Electrical resistors: variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating).
Common questions
What is the value of variable resistors and rheostats imported by the United States?
The United States imported variable resistors and rheostats worth $380.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply variable resistors and rheostats to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($86.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of variable resistors and rheostats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.94 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $45.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of variable resistors and rheostats to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $451.0 million in 2017 to $380.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $543.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $445.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export variable resistors and rheostats?
Yes. The United States exported $231.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $148.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for variable resistors and rheostats?
The HS code for variable resistors and rheostats is subheading 8533.40. 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 8533 page.
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