U.S.: Telecommunications Instrument Market 2025

Telecommunications Instrument Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. telecommunications instrument market decreased by -7.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Telecommunications Instrument Production in the U.S.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument production fell to $X in 2021. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Telecommunications Instrument Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X units of telecommunications instruments were exported from the United States; with a decrease of -14.4% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X units), China (X units) and Israel (X units) were the main destinations of telecommunications instrument exports from the United States, with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), Malaysia, Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Australia and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for telecommunications instrument exported from the United States were China ($X), India ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 34% of total exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, Mexico, the Netherlands, Israel, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, Sweden and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average telecommunications instrument export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 104%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Telecommunications Instrument Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, overseas purchases of telecommunications instruments decreased by -15.2% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument imports amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of telecommunications instrument to the United States, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, telecommunications instrument imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia amounted to -6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-0.3% per year) and Germany (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of telecommunications instruments to the United States, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia stood at +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+15.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average telecommunications instrument import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Australia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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