Wirewound variable resistors (high power) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wirewound variable resistors (high power) was worth $99.1 million in 2024, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $99.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $113.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $118.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $121.2M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $120.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $132.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $116.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $112.9M | 2.0K t |
Top wirewound variable resistors (high power) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 108 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.9M | 22% |
| United States | $15.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 6.7% |
| Taiwan | $5.1M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $3.9M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), India (8%) and Thailand (7%). 180 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.2M | 12% |
| India | $7.8M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $7.0M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 6% |
| Philippines | $4.8M | 4.8% |
| China | $4.6M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $4.0M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $51.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $537.30 per kg and Taiwan $12.80 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 8533.39: Electrical resistors: wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity exceeding 20W (excluding heating). HS 8533 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wirewound variable resistors (high power)?
China exported $21.9 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and Germany (7%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wirewound variable resistors (high power)?
The United States imported $12.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Thailand (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wirewound variable resistors (high power)?
It was worth $99.1 million in 2024, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $132.4 million. 108 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of wirewound variable resistors (high power) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $51.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $537.30 per kg and Taiwan $12.80 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 wirewound variable resistors (high power)?
The HS code for wirewound variable resistors (high power) is subheading 8533.39, 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.
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