Doped semiconductor trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in doped semiconductor was worth $17.81 billion in 2024, about 114.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $17.81B | 114.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.83B | 162.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.86B | 146.2K t |
| 2021 | $18.23B | 111.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.14B | 109.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.32B | 134.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.42B | 88.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.03B | 94.5K t |
Top doped semiconductor exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (28%), China (22%) and the United States (10%). 88 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.00B | 28% |
| China | $3.96B | 22% |
| United States | $1.86B | 10% |
| Taiwan | $1.33B | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $1.09B | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.03B | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $977.3M | 5.5% |
| France | $689.5M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $517.7M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $343.6M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $247.8M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $229.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Taiwan is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $2.96B | 17% |
| South Korea | $2.47B | 14% |
| China | $2.41B | 14% |
| United States | $1.56B | 8.7% |
| Singapore | $1.28B | 7.2% |
| Japan | $1.21B | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $981.4M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $814.3M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $711.7M | 4% |
| France | $478.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $406.2M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $387.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $155.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1,095.99 per kg and China $59.45 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 3818: Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers or similar forms; chemical compounds doped for use in electronics. HS 3818 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most doped semiconductor?
Japan exported $5.00 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by China (22%) and the United States (10%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most doped semiconductor?
Taiwan imported $2.96 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (14%) and China (14%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in doped semiconductor?
It was worth $17.81 billion in 2024, about 114.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $21.86 billion. 88 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of doped semiconductor per kg?
The world average declared value was about $155.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1,095.99 per kg and China $59.45 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 doped semiconductor?
The HS code for doped semiconductor is heading 3818, in chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 3818 page.
How can I find doped semiconductor buyers and suppliers?
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