UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
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 (HS 85)
Global exports
$3.18T
Global imports
$3.40T
Top exporter share
29.2%
Top importer share
17.2%
- Global exports of Electrical machinery and equipment (HS2 85) totaled $3.18T in 2024.
- Imports for this product group reached $3.40T in 2024.
- China was the top exporter, accounting for 29.2% ($927.1B) of global exports.
- The United States was the second largest importer, with $485.9B in imports.
- Electronic integrated circuits (HS4 8542) are a significant component of trade within this category.
Global Trade Overview for Electrical Machinery (HS2 85) in 2024
In 2024, the global trade in Electrical machinery and equipment (HS2 85) demonstrated significant economic activity, with total exports valued at $3.18T and imports at $3.40T. This broad product category encompasses a variety of goods, including electronic integrated circuits, telephone sets, and electrical transformers, reflecting its foundational role in modern global commerce. Leading countries like China, the United States, and Germany play crucial roles in both exporting and importing these goods.
See also: ChinaUnited StatesGermany
Key Players and Product Segments in HS2 85 Trade
China dominated global exports of HS2 85 products in 2024, achieving a 29.2% share of total exports, valued at $927.1B. Other major exporters included China, Hong Kong SAR ($368.3B) and the United States ($213.9B). On the import side, China was also the largest importer with $583.9B in value, followed by the United States ($485.9B) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($371.8B). Electronic integrated circuits (HS4 8542) stand out as the primary sub-category within this group, underscoring its importance to the overall trade dynamics of electrical machinery and equipment.
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (29.2% of reported exports).
- China is the top importer (17.2% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 47.5%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 59.7%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 85 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.8%
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits | $870.95B | 27.4% |
| 8517 | Telephone sets, including smart… | $503.94B | 15.9% |
| 8544 | Insulated wire, cable and other… | $166.96B | 5.3% |
| 8504 | Electric transformers, static c… | $150.19B | 4.7% |
| 8507 | Electric accumulators, includin… | $142.39B | 4.5% |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices (e.g. dio… | $131.97B | 4.2% |
| 8536 | Electrical apparatus for switch… | $118.73B | 3.7% |
| 8537 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks… | $94.14B | 3.0% |
| 8528 | Monitors and projectors, not in… | $84.13B | 2.6% |
| 8524 | Flat panel display modules, whe… | $80.87B | 2.5% |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators… | $68.13B | 2.1% |
| 8516 | Electric water, space, soil hea… | $67.47B | 2.1% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8507 | Electric accumulators, includin… | 18.4% | $142.39B |
| 8509 | Electro-mechanical domestic app… | 9.3% | $21.16B |
| 8504 | Electric transformers, static c… | 8.9% | $150.19B |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits | 7.6% | $870.95B |
| 8535 | Electrical apparatus for switch… | 6.9% | $11.96B |
| 8537 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks… | 6.6% | $94.14B |
| 8508 | Vacuum cleaners | 6.3% | $16.44B |
| 8544 | Insulated wire, cable and other… | 5.7% | $166.96B |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.7%
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits | $1.06T | 31.0% |
| 8517 | Telephone sets, including smart… | $552.38B | 16.2% |
| 8544 | Insulated wire, cable and other… | $158.54B | 4.7% |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices (e.g. dio… | $146.84B | 4.3% |
| 8504 | Electric transformers, static c… | $144.49B | 4.2% |
| 8507 | Electric accumulators, includin… | $142.79B | 4.2% |
| 8536 | Electrical apparatus for switch… | $116.73B | 3.4% |
| 8537 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks… | $88.67B | 2.6% |
| 8524 | Flat panel display modules, whe… | $82.45B | 2.4% |
| 8528 | Monitors and projectors, not in… | $79.10B | 2.3% |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators… | $69.64B | 2.0% |
| 8523 | Discs, tapes, solid-state non-v… | $66.77B | 2.0% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8507 | Electric accumulators, includin… | 20.1% | $142.79B |
| 8504 | Electric transformers, static c… | 7.7% | $144.49B |
| 8508 | Vacuum cleaners | 6.6% | $19.41B |
| 8537 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks… | 6.2% | $88.67B |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits | 5.8% | $1.06T |
| 8535 | Electrical apparatus for switch… | 5.5% | $10.81B |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparat… | 5.3% | $58.75B |
| 8544 | Insulated wire, cable and other… | 4.8% | $158.54B |
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Top exporters
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | China (CHN) | $244.61B | 7.7% |
| China (CHN) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $156.70B | 4.9% |
| China (CHN) | USA (USA) | $125.98B | 4.0% |
| Mexico (MEX) | USA (USA) | $95.86B | 3.0% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | China (CHN) | $63.50B | 2.0% |
| China (CHN) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $58.60B | 1.8% |
| USA (USA) | Mexico (MEX) | $55.68B | 1.8% |
| China (CHN) | Rep. of Korea (KOR) | $44.43B | 1.4% |
| China (CHN) | India (IND) | $42.66B | 1.3% |
| Singapore (SGP) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $39.79B | 1.3% |
| China (CHN) | Japan (JPN) | $36.91B | 1.2% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $36.05B | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Germany (DEU) | $33.28B | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Netherlands (NLD) | $29.68B | 0.9% |
| USA (USA) | Canada (CAN) | $28.30B | 0.9% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $3.18T • Imports total: $3.40T
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