Semiconductors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in semiconductors was worth $134.00 billion in 2024, about 17.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $134.00B | 17.77M t |
| 2023 | $156.69B | 13.91M t |
| 2022 | $152.45B | 9.50M t |
| 2021 | $133.80B | 7.82M t |
| 2020 | $107.61B | 30.46M t |
| 2019 | $105.90B | 6.10M t |
| 2018 | $103.47B | 4.41M t |
| 2017 | $100.25B | 3.98M t |
Top semiconductors exporting countries
Exports are led by China (40%), Malaysia (8%) and Japan (7%). 204 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.46B | 40% |
| Malaysia | $10.06B | 7.5% |
| Japan | $9.38B | 7% |
| Vietnam | $7.92B | 5.9% |
| Germany | $7.06B | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $5.99B | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $5.48B | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $5.30B | 4% |
| United States | $3.92B | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $3.60B | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $2.79B | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.04B | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (16%), Hong Kong (12%) and China (9%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.57B | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $16.22B | 12% |
| China | $11.70B | 8.7% |
| Germany | $6.37B | 4.8% |
| India | $6.10B | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.78B | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $5.43B | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $4.55B | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $3.59B | 2.7% |
| Japan | $3.36B | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $3.24B | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $3.08B | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $162.72 per kg and Vietnam $3.17 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals. HS 8541 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most semiconductors?
China exported $53.46 billion in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (8%) and Japan (7%). In all, 204 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most semiconductors?
The United States imported $21.57 billion in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (12%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in semiconductors?
It was worth $134.00 billion in 2024, about 17.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $156.69 billion. 204 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of semiconductors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.54 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $162.72 per kg and Vietnam $3.17 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 semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541, 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). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8541 page.
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