Pocket calculators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pocket calculators was worth $745.2 million in 2024, about 33.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% 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 | $745.2M | 33.6K t |
| 2023 | $787.2M | 36.0K t |
| 2022 | $883.2M | 41.3K t |
| 2021 | $762.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $679.3M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $869.6M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $912.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2017 | $882.7M | 33.7K t |
Top pocket calculators exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by the Philippines and Thailand. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $300.9M | 40% |
| Philippines | $156.9M | 21% |
| Thailand | $142.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $55.7M | 7.5% |
| Hong Kong | $10.3M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $10.2M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $6.8M | 0.9% |
| United States | $6.4M | 0.9% |
| France | $5.6M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $86.4M | 12% |
| France | $64.0M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $54.1M | 7.3% |
| Hong Kong | $50.3M | 6.8% |
| China | $36.1M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $32.3M | 4.3% |
| India | $31.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $24.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $21.1M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $19.3M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $16.0M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $14.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $112.06 per kg and China $13.56 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 Pocket calculators (HS 8470.10) 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 8470.10: Calculating machines: electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions. HS 8470 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pocket calculators?
China exported $300.9 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by the Philippines (21%) and Thailand (19%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pocket calculators?
The United States imported $86.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pocket calculators?
It was worth $745.2 million in 2024, about 33.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $912.2 million. 129 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of pocket calculators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $112.06 per kg and China $13.56 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 pocket calculators?
The HS code for pocket calculators is subheading 8470.10, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8470 page.
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