Blank optical discs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported blank optical discs worth $40.5 million (886 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $125.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.5M | 886 t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $45.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $70.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $63.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $86.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $121.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $125.0M | 14.8K t |
Where the United States imports blank optical discs from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (41%), Japan (28%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $16.5M | 41% |
| Japan | $11.5M | 28% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $3.5M | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| China | $547K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $383K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $227K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $179K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $132K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.75 per kg, 265% above the world average of $12.54. 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.
Blank optical discs exports from the United States
The United States exported $21.9 million of blank optical discs in 2024 (186 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Mexico alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.3M | 70% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| China | $924K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $443K | 2% |
| Denmark | $424K | 1.9% |
| Chile | $283K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $266K | 1.2% |
| France | $266K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $215K | 1% |
| Japan | $186K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States blank optical discs imports (HS 8523.41): 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 8523.41: Optical media: unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of blank optical discs imported by the United States?
The United States imported blank optical discs worth $40.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 886 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply blank optical discs to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Japan (28%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of blank optical discs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.75 per kg in 2024, 265% above the world average of $12.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blank optical discs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.0 million in 2017 to $40.5 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $125.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export blank optical discs?
Yes. The United States exported $21.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for blank optical discs?
The HS code for blank optical discs is subheading 8523.41. 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 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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