Diodes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in diodes was worth $10.36 billion in 2024, about 373.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $10.36B | 373.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.22B | 111.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.14B | 98.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.71B | 90.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.46B | 230.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.36B | 303.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.98B | 143.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.19B | 77.5K t |
Top diodes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Germany. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 171 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.08B | 39% |
| Taiwan | $1.06B | 10% |
| Germany | $845.8M | 8.2% |
| Malaysia | $777.3M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $555.1M | 5.4% |
| United States | $514.6M | 5% |
| Singapore | $380.2M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $319.2M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $272.6M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $247.7M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $165.4M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $145.8M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (22%), China (10%) and Germany (9%). 203 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.29B | 22% |
| China | $1.08B | 10% |
| Germany | $888.5M | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $523.5M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $456.5M | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $453.5M | 4.4% |
| United States | $451.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $434.2M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $422.3M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $340.9M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $314.9M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $311.8M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $27.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $175.18 per kg and the United States $2.37 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED). HS 8541 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most diodes?
China exported $4.08 billion in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (10%) and Germany (8%). In all, 171 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most diodes?
Hong Kong imported $2.29 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in diodes?
It was worth $10.36 billion in 2024, about 373.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $13.14 billion. 171 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of diodes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $27.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $175.18 per kg and the United States $2.37 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 diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10, 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). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8541 page.
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