Control panel trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in control panel was worth $93.68 billion in 2024, about 1.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $93.68B | 1.48M t |
| 2023 | $93.31B | 1.39M t |
| 2022 | $81.60B | 1.28M t |
| 2021 | $75.50B | 1.15M t |
| 2020 | $65.03B | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $69.20B | 1.13M t |
| 2018 | $68.60B | 1.16M t |
| 2017 | $61.71B | 1.09M t |
Top control panel exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Germany and Mexico. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 216 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.40B | 16% |
| Germany | $11.98B | 13% |
| Mexico | $9.96B | 11% |
| United States | $7.99B | 8.5% |
| Romania | $3.27B | 3.5% |
| Japan | $3.04B | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $2.99B | 3.2% |
| France | $2.51B | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $2.39B | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.33B | 2.5% |
| Canada | $2.21B | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.89B | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (22%), Germany (11%) and China (5%). 225 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.30B | 22% |
| Germany | $10.75B | 12% |
| China | $4.38B | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $3.15B | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.91B | 3.1% |
| France | $2.84B | 3% |
| Canada | $2.40B | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.28B | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.92B | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $1.88B | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.88B | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.82B | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $63.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $172.90 per kg and China $31.94 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517). HS 8537 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most control panel?
China exported $15.40 billion in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Mexico (11%). In all, 216 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most control panel?
The United States imported $20.30 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and China (5%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in control panel?
It was worth $93.68 billion in 2024, about 1.48 million tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 216 countries reported exports and 225 reported imports.
What is the average price of control panel per kg?
The world average declared value was about $63.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $172.90 per kg and China $31.94 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 control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537, 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 8537 page.
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