Thyristors and triacs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in thyristors and triacs was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $1.47B | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.57B | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.89B | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.47B | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 23.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.40B | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 39.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.89B | 11.2K t |
Top thyristors and triacs exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Germany (14%) and Hong Kong (8%). 108 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $409.9M | 28% |
| Germany | $211.9M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $119.9M | 8.1% |
| Hungary | $115.0M | 7.8% |
| Czech Republic | $85.3M | 5.8% |
| Slovakia | $55.3M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $52.0M | 3.5% |
| Philippines | $51.3M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $51.2M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $49.4M | 3.4% |
| United States | $41.0M | 2.8% |
| France | $32.3M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (16%), China (15%) and Germany (12%). 181 countries imported it, and the top three take 42% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $234.8M | 16% |
| China | $215.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $172.5M | 12% |
| United States | $94.4M | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $55.8M | 3.8% |
| India | $53.5M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $47.6M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $46.7M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $35.8M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $33.8M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $30.1M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $27.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $96.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $524.51 per kg and China $74.36 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 8541.30: Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices. HS 8541 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most thyristors and triacs?
China exported $409.9 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Hong Kong (8%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most thyristors and triacs?
Hong Kong imported $234.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in thyristors and triacs?
It was worth $1.47 billion in 2024, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.89 billion. 108 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of thyristors and triacs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $96.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $524.51 per kg and China $74.36 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for thyristors and triacs?
The HS code for thyristors and triacs is subheading 8541.30, 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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