Resistor parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in resistor parts was worth $361.7 million in 2024, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $361.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $360.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $421.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $465.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $361.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $376.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $450.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $524.2M | 17.3K t |
Top resistor parts exporting countries
Exports are led by China (18%), the United States (13%) and Japan (10%). 98 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $66.4M | 18% |
| United States | $48.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $36.6M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $27.3M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $20.1M | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $20.0M | 5.5% |
| France | $14.9M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $14.9M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $13.6M | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $9.0M | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $6.2M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 172 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.0M | 18% |
| Mexico | $33.6M | 9.3% |
| United States | $31.6M | 8.7% |
| Taiwan | $23.9M | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $16.6M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $13.9M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $13.8M | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $13.4M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $11.8M | 3.3% |
| India | $10.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $10.1M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $125.93 per kg and Hong Kong $7.47 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 Resistor parts (HS 8533.90) 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 8533.90: Resistors: parts of the resistors of heading no. 8533. HS 8533 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most resistor parts?
China exported $66.4 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Japan (10%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most resistor parts?
China imported $64.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (9%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in resistor parts?
It was worth $361.7 million in 2024, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $524.2 million. 98 countries reported exports and 172 reported imports.
What is the average price of resistor parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $125.93 per kg and Hong Kong $7.47 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 resistor parts?
The HS code for resistor parts is subheading 8533.90, 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 8533 page.
How can I find resistor parts buyers and suppliers?
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