Computer units (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in computer units (other types) was worth $57.38 billion in 2024, about 157.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 193% since 2017, and up 64% 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 | $57.38B | 157.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.94B | 123.0K t |
| 2022 | $31.77B | 123.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.87B | 118.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.80B | 121.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.98B | 106.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.80B | 108.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.55B | 96.5K t |
Top computer units (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by Taiwan (41%), China (22%) and Mexico (10%). 192 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 73%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $23.26B | 41% |
| China | $12.75B | 22% |
| Mexico | $5.73B | 10% |
| United States | $3.15B | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $2.74B | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $2.14B | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.22B | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $915.3M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $850.5M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $722.5M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $552.8M | 1% |
| Hungary | $484.1M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Hong Kong is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $12.36B | 22% |
| United States | $11.64B | 20% |
| Netherlands | $4.11B | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.04B | 7% |
| Singapore | $4.03B | 7% |
| Malaysia | $3.02B | 5.3% |
| Germany | $2.71B | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $1.75B | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.46B | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.40B | 2.4% |
| China | $1.12B | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.10B | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $364.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $575.94 per kg and China $258.96 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 8471.80: Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70. HS 8471 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most computer units (other types)?
Taiwan exported $23.26 billion in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by China (22%) and Mexico (10%). In all, 192 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most computer units (other types)?
Hong Kong imported $12.36 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of the United States (20%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in computer units (other types)?
It was worth $57.38 billion in 2024, about 157.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 193% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 192 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of computer units (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $364.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $575.94 per kg and China $258.96 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 computer units (other types)?
The HS code for computer units (other types) is subheading 8471.80, 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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