Power transistors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in power transistors was worth $28.05 billion in 2024, about 114.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 75% since 2017, and down 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 | $28.05B | 114.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.21B | 85.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.34B | 87.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.26B | 70.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.98B | 118.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.65B | 62.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.71B | 63.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.99B | 63.5K t |
Top power transistors exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Malaysia (11%) and Germany (10%). 150 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 49%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.97B | 28% |
| Malaysia | $2.97B | 11% |
| Germany | $2.83B | 10% |
| Singapore | $2.44B | 8.7% |
| Japan | $1.96B | 7% |
| Philippines | $1.55B | 5.5% |
| United States | $1.11B | 4% |
| South Korea | $1.05B | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $949.7M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $860.1M | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $852.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $732.0M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (25%), China (14%) and Singapore (9%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $6.87B | 25% |
| China | $3.88B | 14% |
| Singapore | $2.54B | 9.1% |
| Germany | $2.24B | 8% |
| United States | $1.49B | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $1.04B | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $857.4M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $847.0M | 3% |
| India | $715.0M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $696.6M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $694.7M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $648.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $246.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $610.39 per kg and Malaysia $76.41 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 Power transistors (HS 8541.29) 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 8541.29: Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more. HS 8541 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most power transistors?
China exported $7.97 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (11%) and Germany (10%). In all, 150 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most power transistors?
Hong Kong imported $6.87 billion in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of China (14%) and Singapore (9%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in power transistors?
It was worth $28.05 billion in 2024, about 114.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 75% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $29.34 billion. 150 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of power transistors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $246.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Singapore averaged $610.39 per kg and Malaysia $76.41 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 power transistors?
The HS code for power transistors is subheading 8541.29, 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 8541 page.
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