Microprocessors and microcontrollers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in microprocessors and microcontrollers was worth $389.41 billion in 2024, about 612.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 100% since 2017, and up 28% 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 | $389.41B | 612.6K t |
| 2023 | $303.62B | 625.5K t |
| 2022 | $356.36B | 499.5K t |
| 2021 | $327.17B | 201.1K t |
| 2020 | $263.32B | 111.7K t |
| 2019 | $228.44B | 130.7K t |
| 2018 | $211.16B | 148.9K t |
| 2017 | $195.11B | 130.5K t |
Top microprocessors and microcontrollers exporting countries
Exports are led by Taiwan (21%), China (15%) and Malaysia (12%). 202 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $80.31B | 21% |
| China | $57.27B | 15% |
| Malaysia | $45.01B | 12% |
| South Korea | $44.70B | 12% |
| Singapore | $30.45B | 7.8% |
| Vietnam | $29.42B | 7.6% |
| United States | $28.77B | 7.4% |
| Japan | $14.43B | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $11.25B | 2.9% |
| Israel | $7.77B | 2% |
| Philippines | $7.67B | 2% |
| Germany | $7.57B | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (22%), China (17%) and Singapore (9%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 48% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $85.00B | 22% |
| China | $64.42B | 17% |
| Singapore | $36.66B | 9.4% |
| Vietnam | $31.49B | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $28.65B | 7.4% |
| United States | $23.69B | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $21.67B | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $16.55B | 4.3% |
| India | $12.74B | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $12.34B | 3.2% |
| Japan | $10.65B | 2.7% |
| Germany | $7.09B | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $635.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $7,990.11 per kg and the United States $363.60 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 8542.31: Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits. HS 8542 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most microprocessors and microcontrollers?
Taiwan exported $80.31 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and Malaysia (12%). In all, 202 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most microprocessors and microcontrollers?
Hong Kong imported $85.00 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of China (17%) and Singapore (9%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in microprocessors and microcontrollers?
It was worth $389.41 billion in 2024, about 612.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 100% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 202 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of microprocessors and microcontrollers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $635.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $7,990.11 per kg and the United States $363.60 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers?
The HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers is subheading 8542.31, 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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