Microwave tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in microwave tubes was worth $288.4 million in 2024, about 307 tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and up 19% 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 | $288.4M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $242.7M | 468 t |
| 2022 | $270.5M | 639 t |
| 2021 | $376.7M | 331 t |
| 2020 | $286.4M | 260 t |
| 2019 | $285.4M | 458 t |
| 2018 | $305.5M | 444 t |
| 2017 | $253.5M | 258 t |
Top microwave tubes exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (33%), Germany (23%) and France (17%). 58 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 73%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $94.8M | 33% |
| Germany | $66.2M | 23% |
| France | $48.9M | 17% |
| Japan | $41.9M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $14.7M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 2% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 1% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 1% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| China | $2.0M | 0.7% |
| Israel | $2.0M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $705K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Japan and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 106 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64.3M | 22% |
| Japan | $36.3M | 13% |
| France | $24.1M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $23.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $22.9M | 7.9% |
| Australia | $20.0M | 6.9% |
| China | $19.0M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $13.4M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $6.2M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $6.0M | 2.1% |
| India | $6.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $938.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5,504.01 per kg and Belgium $639.14 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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The shipment records behind Microwave tubes (HS 8540.79) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8540.79: Tubes: microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubes. HS 8540 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most microwave tubes?
The United States exported $94.8 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Germany (23%) and France (17%). In all, 58 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most microwave tubes?
The United States imported $64.3 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Japan (13%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in microwave tubes?
It was worth $288.4 million in 2024, about 307 tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $376.7 million. 58 countries reported exports and 106 reported imports.
What is the average price of microwave tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $938.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5,504.01 per kg and Belgium $639.14 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 microwave tubes?
The HS code for microwave tubes is subheading 8540.79, 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 8540 page.
How can I find microwave tubes buyers and suppliers?
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