Integrated circuit parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in integrated circuit parts was worth $20.29 billion in 2024, about 89.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $20.29B | 89.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.35B | 97.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.95B | 171.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.57B | 149.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.49B | 94.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.87B | 99.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.29B | 177.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.89B | 164.9K t |
Top integrated circuit parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 17% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and the United States. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 144 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.37B | 17% |
| Taiwan | $3.04B | 15% |
| United States | $2.57B | 13% |
| Japan | $2.48B | 12% |
| Malaysia | $1.91B | 9.4% |
| Singapore | $1.55B | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $1.37B | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $672.9M | 3.3% |
| Philippines | $646.7M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $382.9M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $371.5M | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $366.6M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Malaysia is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Hong Kong. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 52% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $4.70B | 23% |
| Thailand | $3.02B | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $2.78B | 14% |
| Singapore | $2.47B | 12% |
| Indonesia | $2.03B | 10% |
| Philippines | $1.04B | 5.1% |
| China | $733.0M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $606.1M | 3% |
| United States | $353.4M | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $337.0M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $261.6M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $222.3M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $227.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $654.70 per kg and Thailand $203.81 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 8542.90: Parts of electronic integrated circuits. HS 8542 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most integrated circuit parts?
China exported $3.37 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (15%) and the United States (13%). In all, 144 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most integrated circuit parts?
Malaysia imported $4.70 billion in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (15%) and Hong Kong (14%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in integrated circuit parts?
It was worth $20.29 billion in 2024, about 89.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $21.95 billion. 144 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of integrated circuit parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $227.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $654.70 per kg and Thailand $203.81 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 integrated circuit parts?
The HS code for integrated circuit parts is subheading 8542.90, 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 8542 page.
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