Wirewound variable resistors (low power) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wirewound variable resistors (low power) was worth $109.1 million in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $109.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $110.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $123.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $137.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $119.6M | 853 t |
| 2019 | $126.8M | 943 t |
| 2018 | $126.6M | 925 t |
| 2017 | $116.6M | 1.1K t |
Top wirewound variable resistors (low power) exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by the United States and China. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $24.2M | 22% |
| United States | $16.8M | 15% |
| China | $13.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 11% |
| Japan | $8.4M | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| France | $2.6M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 167 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.6M | 13% |
| China | $11.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 9.8% |
| Brazil | $6.8M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 5% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $3.9M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $78.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $408.34 per kg and Taiwan $12.95 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 8533.31: Electrical resistors: wirewound variable, including rheostats and potentiometers, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (excluding heating). HS 8533 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wirewound variable resistors (low power)?
Mexico exported $24.2 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and China (12%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wirewound variable resistors (low power)?
The United States imported $14.6 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wirewound variable resistors (low power)?
It was worth $109.1 million in 2024, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $137.1 million. 94 countries reported exports and 167 reported imports.
What is the average price of wirewound variable resistors (low power) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $78.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $408.34 per kg and Taiwan $12.95 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 (low power)?
The HS code for wirewound variable resistors (low power) is subheading 8533.31, 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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