Carbon film resistors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbon film resistors was worth $549.0 million in 2024, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and up 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $549.0M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $505.0M | 130.4K t |
| 2022 | $629.5M | 38.9K t |
| 2021 | $589.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $497.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $530.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $602.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $494.0M | 12.1K t |
Top carbon film resistors exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by the United States and Singapore. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 122 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.1M | 17% |
| United States | $53.3M | 9.7% |
| Singapore | $47.7M | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $45.2M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $43.1M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $34.6M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $29.9M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $28.8M | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $27.8M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $21.7M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $21.4M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $18.4M | 3.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (13%), India (9%) and the United States (8%). 175 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $69.3M | 13% |
| India | $51.4M | 9.4% |
| United States | $45.7M | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $43.9M | 8% |
| Hong Kong | $39.4M | 7.2% |
| Singapore | $37.3M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $21.9M | 4% |
| China | $21.6M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $20.6M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $17.7M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $16.7M | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $16.6M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $262.79 per kg and the United States $5.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8533.10: Electrical resistors: fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors). HS 8533 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbon film resistors?
China exported $92.1 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Singapore (9%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbon film resistors?
Mexico imported $69.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of India (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbon film resistors?
It was worth $549.0 million in 2024, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $629.5 million. 122 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbon film resistors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $262.79 per kg and the United States $5.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for carbon film resistors?
The HS code for carbon film resistors is subheading 8533.10, in 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 first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8533 page.
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