Portable calculator parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in portable calculator parts was worth $178.8 million in 2024, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017, and down 25% 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 | $178.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $238.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $257.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $243.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $238.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $232.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $231.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $268.5M | 6.8K t |
Top portable calculator parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and Ireland. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 106 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.4M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $23.3M | 13% |
| Ireland | $14.2M | 8% |
| United States | $12.0M | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.1M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $7.4M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $6.2M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (8%), the Philippines (8%) and Hong Kong (7%). 178 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.8M | 8.3% |
| Philippines | $14.2M | 8% |
| Hong Kong | $12.9M | 7.2% |
| United States | $11.4M | 6.4% |
| Qatar | $10.9M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $9.2M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $7.6M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2.7% |
| India | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $42.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $148.41 per kg and China $20.04 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 Portable calculator parts (HS 8473.21) 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 8473.21: Calculating machines: parts and accessories of the electronic calculating machines of item no. 8470.10, 8470.21 or 8470.29 (other than covers, carrying cases and the like). HS 8473 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most portable calculator parts?
China exported $35.4 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (13%) and Ireland (8%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most portable calculator parts?
Germany imported $14.8 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines (8%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in portable calculator parts?
It was worth $178.8 million in 2024, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $268.5 million. 106 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of portable calculator parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $42.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $148.41 per kg and China $20.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for portable calculator parts?
The HS code for portable calculator parts is subheading 8473.21, 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 8473 page.
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