Particle accelerators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in particle accelerators was worth $335.3 million in 2024, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017, and up 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 | $335.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $323.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $303.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $271.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $202.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $220.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $214.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $221.4M | 2.0K t |
Top particle accelerators exporting countries
Exports are led by Belgium (25%), the United States (10%) and Japan (10%). 78 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $83.7M | 25% |
| United States | $33.4M | 10% |
| Japan | $32.4M | 9.7% |
| China | $27.3M | 8.1% |
| Sweden | $24.4M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $16.9M | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16.0M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $14.2M | 4.2% |
| Russia | $11.6M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $10.2M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.0M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $8.1M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 149 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $78.9M | 24% |
| United States | $44.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $19.8M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $18.9M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $11.7M | 3.5% |
| India | $10.1M | 3% |
| Mexico | $9.6M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.6M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $8.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $6.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $89.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $361.57 per kg and China $30.95 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 8543.10: Electrical machines and apparatus: particle accelerators. HS 8543 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most particle accelerators?
Belgium exported $83.7 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Japan (10%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most particle accelerators?
China imported $78.9 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Italy (6%). 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 particle accelerators?
It was worth $335.3 million in 2024, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 78 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of particle accelerators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $89.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $361.57 per kg and China $30.95 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 particle accelerators?
The HS code for particle accelerators is subheading 8543.10, 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 8543 page.
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