Computer input/output units trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in computer input/output units was worth $17.12 billion in 2024, about 357.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $17.12B | 357.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.38B | 226.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.53B | 291.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.55B | 314.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.56B | 293.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.38B | 264.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.06B | 212.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.05B | 204.6K t |
Top computer input/output units exporting countries
Exports are led by China (58%), Vietnam (7%) and the Netherlands (4%). 192 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.88B | 58% |
| Vietnam | $1.12B | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $761.7M | 4.5% |
| United States | $693.7M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $579.2M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $469.0M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $445.7M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $331.9M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $208.6M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $190.2M | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $176.5M | 1% |
| Thailand | $168.7M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.35B | 20% |
| Germany | $1.26B | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $915.9M | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $766.9M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $654.2M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $643.7M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $611.5M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $519.5M | 3% |
| France | $469.2M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $463.0M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $449.1M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $425.3M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $47.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $189.54 per kg and Vietnam $31.21 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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The shipment records behind Computer input/output units (HS 8471.60) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing. HS 8471 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most computer input/output units?
China exported $9.88 billion in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (7%) and the Netherlands (4%). In all, 192 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most computer input/output units?
The United States imported $3.35 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in computer input/output units?
It was worth $17.12 billion in 2024, about 357.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $19.55 billion. 192 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of computer input/output units per kg?
The world average declared value was about $47.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $189.54 per kg and Vietnam $31.21 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8471 page.
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