Circuit board trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in circuit board was worth $52.42 billion in 2024, about 754.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $52.42B | 754.0K t |
| 2023 | $50.02B | 667.9K t |
| 2022 | $58.30B | 652.0K t |
| 2021 | $56.05B | 678.2K t |
| 2020 | $44.04B | 574.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.74B | 585.1K t |
| 2018 | $45.48B | 641.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.97B | 706.8K t |
Top circuit board exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and South Korea. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 178 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.98B | 50% |
| Taiwan | $4.93B | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $4.57B | 8.7% |
| Japan | $3.77B | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.07B | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $1.63B | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.56B | 3% |
| Malaysia | $956.2M | 1.8% |
| United States | $954.0M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $939.5M | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $692.9M | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $365.7M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of China and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 211 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $8.06B | 15% |
| China | $5.28B | 10% |
| Vietnam | $4.62B | 8.8% |
| Taiwan | $4.52B | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $3.23B | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $2.87B | 5.5% |
| United States | $2.86B | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $2.70B | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.56B | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.74B | 3.3% |
| India | $1.41B | 2.7% |
| Japan | $1.35B | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $69.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $459.50 per kg and Hong Kong $24.67 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 8534: Circuits; printed. HS 8534 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most circuit board?
China exported $25.98 billion in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (9%) and South Korea (9%). In all, 178 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most circuit board?
Hong Kong imported $8.06 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in circuit board?
It was worth $52.42 billion in 2024, about 754.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $58.30 billion. 178 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of circuit board per kg?
The world average declared value was about $69.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $459.50 per kg and Hong Kong $24.67 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for circuit board?
The HS code for circuit board is heading 8534, 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). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8534 page.
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