Diodes exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $77.4 million of diodes in 2024 (480 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $96.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77.4M | 480 t |
| 2023 | $81.0M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $67.9M | 226 t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 242 t |
| 2020 | $67.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $68.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $76.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $96.9M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports diodes to
Most of it went to China (33%), United States (21%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.5M | 33% |
| United States | $16.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 8.2% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $161.38 per kg, 482% above the world average of $27.73. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diodes imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of diodes by the United Kingdom reached $58.2 million in 2024 (405 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (33%), United States (23%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.3M | 33% |
| United States | $13.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 5.7% |
| Philippines | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 3% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom diodes exports (HS 8541.10): 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of diodes exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported diodes worth $77.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy diodes from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average export price of diodes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $161.38 per kg in 2024, 482% above the world average of $27.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diodes from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $96.9 million in 2017 to $77.4 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $96.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import diodes?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $58.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8541 page.
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