Display panel manufacturing equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in display panel manufacturing equipment was worth $3.27 billion in 2024, about 52.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 71% since 2017, and up 31% 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 | $3.27B | 52.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.50B | 48.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.48B | 84.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.34B | 100.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.98B | 124.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.01B | 126.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.76B | 74.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.32B | 124.9K t |
Top display panel manufacturing equipment exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (49%), South Korea (24%) and Taiwan (18%). 59 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 92%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.60B | 49% |
| South Korea | $793.4M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $604.0M | 19% |
| China | $138.6M | 4.2% |
| United States | $37.1M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $34.4M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $13.5M | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $10.3M | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $8.7M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $8.3M | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $5.7M | 0.2% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 70% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Taiwan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 92% across 123 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.28B | 70% |
| South Korea | $482.0M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $244.0M | 7.5% |
| Vietnam | $83.5M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $61.9M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $32.6M | 1% |
| United States | $19.1M | 0.6% |
| Serbia | $12.1M | 0.4% |
| Austria | $8.6M | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $7.3M | 0.2% |
| India | $6.7M | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $6.3M | 0.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $62.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $371.19 per kg and South Korea $43.33 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 8486.30: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays. HS 8486 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most display panel manufacturing equipment?
Japan exported $1.60 billion in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by South Korea (24%) and Taiwan (18%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most display panel manufacturing equipment?
China imported $2.28 billion in 2024, 70% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (15%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three importers together take 92%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in display panel manufacturing equipment?
It was worth $3.27 billion in 2024, about 52.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 71% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $11.32 billion. 59 countries reported exports and 123 reported imports.
What is the average price of display panel manufacturing equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $62.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $371.19 per kg and South Korea $43.33 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 display panel manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for display panel manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.30, 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 8486 page.
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