Computer processing units trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in computer processing units was worth $150.35 billion in 2024, about 533.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 127% since 2017, and up 58% 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 | $150.35B | 533.6K t |
| 2023 | $95.07B | 379.4K t |
| 2022 | $101.47B | 417.9K t |
| 2021 | $84.29B | 425.4K t |
| 2020 | $78.72B | 401.1K t |
| 2019 | $81.49B | 424.1K t |
| 2018 | $83.73B | 428.7K t |
| 2017 | $66.37B | 382.0K t |
Top computer processing units exporting countries
Exports are led by Mexico (30%), Taiwan (17%) and China (14%). 188 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $44.92B | 30% |
| Taiwan | $26.28B | 18% |
| China | $21.59B | 14% |
| United States | $14.62B | 9.7% |
| Malaysia | $5.39B | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.07B | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $4.32B | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $4.23B | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $3.97B | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.95B | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $3.75B | 2.5% |
| Germany | $3.56B | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (40%), Singapore (5%) and the Netherlands (5%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60.73B | 40% |
| Singapore | $7.36B | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.19B | 4.8% |
| China | $6.26B | 4.2% |
| Japan | $6.23B | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5.42B | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $5.29B | 3.5% |
| Germany | $4.99B | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.33B | 2.9% |
| India | $3.06B | 2% |
| Canada | $2.77B | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $2.49B | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $281.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $343.58 per kg and China $220.36 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 processing units (HS 8471.50) 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units. HS 8471 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most computer processing units?
Mexico exported $44.92 billion in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (17%) and China (14%). In all, 188 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most computer processing units?
The United States imported $60.73 billion in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (5%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in computer processing units?
It was worth $150.35 billion in 2024, about 533.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 127% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 188 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of computer processing units per kg?
The world average declared value was about $281.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $343.58 per kg and China $220.36 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 computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50, 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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