Smart cards trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in smart cards was worth $6.80 billion in 2024, about 60.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $6.80B | 60.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.92B | 60.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.54B | 61.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.37B | 57.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.46B | 60.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.04B | 55.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.92B | 43.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.12B | 51.5K t |
Top smart cards exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Mexico and France. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 190 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.09B | 31% |
| Mexico | $395.2M | 5.8% |
| France | $374.2M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $334.1M | 4.9% |
| United States | $311.4M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $286.4M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $220.0M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $198.2M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $186.4M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $175.0M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $169.1M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $157.0M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $882.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $439.6M | 6.5% |
| France | $283.1M | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $277.2M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $261.4M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $242.1M | 3.6% |
| China | $213.5M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $197.8M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $188.7M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $158.1M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $150.0M | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $140.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $112.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $229.13 per kg and China $87.15 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 Smart cards (HS 8523.52) 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37. HS 8523 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most smart cards?
China exported $2.09 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Mexico (6%) and France (6%). In all, 190 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most smart cards?
The United States imported $882.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in smart cards?
It was worth $6.80 billion in 2024, about 60.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $6.92 billion. 190 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of smart cards per kg?
The world average declared value was about $112.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $229.13 per kg and China $87.15 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 smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52, 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 8523 page.
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