Desktop calculators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in desktop calculators was worth $78.8 million in 2024, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 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 | $78.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $79.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $76.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $83.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $94.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $94.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $130.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $103.8M | 2.0K t |
Top desktop calculators exporting countries
Portugal is the largest exporter with 47% of world exports, followed by China and Thailand. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $37.2M | 47% |
| China | $17.0M | 22% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| United States | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $896K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $801K | 1% |
| Spain | $751K | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (47%), Poland (5%) and India (4%). 186 countries imported it, and the top three take 56% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $36.9M | 47% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 5.3% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $341.36 per kg and the United States $1.90 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 Desktop calculators (HS 8470.29) 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 8470.29: Calculating machines: electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source. HS 8470 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most desktop calculators?
Portugal exported $37.2 million in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by China (22%) and Thailand (4%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most desktop calculators?
Germany imported $36.9 million in 2024, 47% of world imports, ahead of Poland (5%) and India (4%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in desktop calculators?
It was worth $78.8 million in 2024, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $130.3 million. 89 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of desktop calculators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $341.36 per kg and the United States $1.90 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 desktop calculators?
The HS code for desktop calculators is subheading 8470.29, 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 8470 page.
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