Power transistors exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $206.0 million of power transistors in 2024 (297 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $330.9 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 | $206.0M | 297 t |
| 2023 | $275.9M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $330.9M | 163 t |
| 2021 | $233.4M | 473 t |
| 2020 | $215.2M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $210.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $209.2M | 614 t |
| 2017 | $184.8M | 591 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports power transistors to
Philippines alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $106.2M | 52% |
| China | $25.3M | 12% |
| United States | $23.7M | 12% |
| Japan | $22.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $694.40 per kg, 182% above the world average of $246.13. 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.
Power transistors imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported power transistors worth $165.0 million (844 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Sweden (21%), China (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $34.3M | 21% |
| China | $29.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $27.4M | 17% |
| Japan | $24.2M | 15% |
| United States | $11.9M | 7.2% |
| Philippines | $10.2M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $9.2M | 5.6% |
| Hungary | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom power transistors exports (HS 8541.29): 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 8541.29: Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more.
Common questions
What is the value of power transistors exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported power transistors worth $206.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 297 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy power transistors from the United Kingdom?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($106.2 million), followed by China (12%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 92 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of power transistors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $694.40 per kg in 2024, 182% above the world average of $246.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of power transistors from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $184.8 million in 2017 to $206.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $330.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $233.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import power transistors?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $165.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, China and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for power transistors?
The HS code for power transistors is subheading 8541.29. 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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