Electrical equipment manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

3,037 electrical equipment manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 78 countries, with 9,342 shipments between them. Find an electrical equipment supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 21, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 3,037 electrical equipment manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

3,037Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as electrical equipment from their customs descriptions.
9,342US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
78CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
25Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 3,037 electrical equipment manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 9,342 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 1,262 (42%) and 247 (8%) of 3,037 suppliers across 78 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is electric motors (285 suppliers, 9%); 25 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Ebm Papst Mulfingen Gmbh & Co Kg A, shipped 181 times to 3 US buyers.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 21, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and Vietnam account for the two largest groups: 1,262 (42%) and 247 (8%) of 3,037 suppliers across 78 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China1,262
  • Vietnam247
  • Germany173
  • India120
  • South Korea110
  • Italy105
  • Taiwan101
  • Thailand100
  • Belgium79
  • Hong Kong S.A.R.70
  • Portugal61
  • Spain54

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 78 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: electric motors and decorative and residential lighting account for the two largest groups: 285 (9%) and 247 (8%) of 3,037 suppliers across 25 sub-industries.

Most active electrical equipment suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import electrical equipment — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Ebm Papst IncComponent & materials supplier · fans, blowers, EC motors37010
Delta Electronics Americas LtdComponent & materials supplier · power supplies, UPS, data center power25519
Eaton CorpComponent & materials supplier · circuit breakers, UPS, power management24271
Signify North America CorpManufacturer's US sales arm · LED lamps and luminaires14825
Ge Grid Solutions LlcComponent & materials supplier · grid transformers, switchgear components10530
Abb Motors And Mechanical IncComponent & materials supplier · electric motors and drives8520
Belimo Aircontrols Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · HVAC damper actuators and valves6723
Rittal North America LlcComponent & materials supplier · enclosures, switchgear cabinets6721
Rittal CorpComponent & materials supplier · enclosures, racks and control cabinets613
Teco Westinghouse Motor CompanyComponent & materials supplier · industrial induction motors604
Power Electronics Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · inverters, static converters, transformers541
Nidec Motor CorpComponent & materials supplier · electric motors, generators, alternators4816
Industrial Connections & SolutionsComponent & materials supplier · switchgear, circuit breakers, softstarters477
Pulse Wire & Cable LlcDistributor · low-voltage power cable, aluminium/copper conductor474
Hitachi Energy Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · power transformers and switchgear4514
Ls Electric America IncComponent & materials supplier · switchgear, breakers, drives453
Mabuchi Motor America CorpComponent & materials supplier · miniature DC motors4111
Regal Beloit America IncComponent & materials supplier · electric motors and drive components3512
Johnson Electric North America IncComponent & materials supplier · micro motors, actuators, PCB assemblies334
Hanley Energy LlcComponent & materials supplier · power distribution and control panels for data centres313

How to evaluate an electrical equipment supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical equipment manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

3,037 electrical equipment manufacturers and exporters, across 78 countries, with 9,342 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible electrical equipment suppliers?

By supplier count: China (1,262), Vietnam (247), Germany (173). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are electric motors, decorative and residential lighting, led lighting fixtures. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.