Fixed resistors (high power) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fixed resistors (high power) was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 32.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.24B | 32.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 62.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.37B | 42.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.49B | 24.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.12B | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.26B | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $997.4M | 22.3K t |
Top fixed resistors (high power) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 130 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $220.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $134.1M | 11% |
| United States | $111.2M | 9% |
| Japan | $75.8M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $74.0M | 6% |
| Croatia | $65.3M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $52.4M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $49.9M | 4% |
| France | $49.6M | 4% |
| Italy | $43.0M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $33.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $31.7M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Thailand is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $109.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $107.4M | 8.7% |
| China | $76.9M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $72.5M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $69.6M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $66.5M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $65.3M | 5.3% |
| India | $52.5M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $47.2M | 3.8% |
| Croatia | $45.3M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $36.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $34.8M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $38.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Croatia averaged $270.56 per kg and Malaysia $28.14 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 8533.29: Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors). HS 8533 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fixed resistors (high power)?
China exported $220.3 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (9%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fixed resistors (high power)?
Thailand imported $109.1 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fixed resistors (high power)?
It was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 32.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.49 billion. 130 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of fixed resistors (high power) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $38.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Croatia averaged $270.56 per kg and Malaysia $28.14 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 fixed resistors (high power)?
The HS code for fixed resistors (high power) is subheading 8533.29, 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 8533 page.
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