Vacuum tubes (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vacuum tubes (other) was worth $247.0 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $247.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $255.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $251.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $272.2M | 934 t |
| 2020 | $203.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $207.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $227.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $216.2M | 2.0K t |
Top vacuum tubes (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (23%), the United Kingdom (18%) and Japan (17%). 95 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56.4M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $44.5M | 18% |
| Japan | $41.0M | 17% |
| China | $24.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $18.5M | 7.5% |
| France | $18.2M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $12.0M | 4.8% |
| Hong Kong | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), the Philippines (13%) and Japan (7%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.9M | 15% |
| Philippines | $33.2M | 14% |
| Japan | $17.0M | 6.9% |
| China | $16.4M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $14.9M | 6% |
| Singapore | $9.9M | 4% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 2.1% |
| India | $5.0M | 2% |
| Mexico | $4.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $52.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1,379.26 per kg and Japan $11.47 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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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 8540.89: Valves and tubes: n.e.c. in heading no. 8540. HS 8540 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vacuum tubes (other)?
The United States exported $56.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Japan (17%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vacuum tubes (other)?
The United States imported $35.9 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines (13%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vacuum tubes (other)?
It was worth $247.0 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $272.2 million. 95 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of vacuum tubes (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $52.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1,379.26 per kg and Japan $11.47 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 vacuum tubes (other)?
The HS code for vacuum tubes (other) is subheading 8540.89, 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 8540 page.
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