Carbon film resistors exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported carbon film resistors worth $53.3 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. That is 143% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $69.2 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 | $53.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 79.8K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 552 t |
| 2020 | $47.0M | 752 t |
| 2019 | $65.1M | 665 t |
| 2018 | $69.2M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $62.0M | 622 t |
Where the United States exports carbon film resistors to
Mexico alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+929% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $36.9M | 69% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| China | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $934K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $930K | 1.7% |
| France | $712K | 1.3% |
| Peru | $660K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $655K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.34 per kg, 67% below the world average of $16.24, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon film resistors imports to the United States
Imports of carbon film resistors by the United States reached $45.7 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. The largest suppliers were Malaysia (37%), Japan (16%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $16.8M | 37% |
| Japan | $7.3M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 14% |
| Malta | $2.3M | 5% |
| China | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 4% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbon film resistors exports (HS 8533.10): 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 8533.10: Electrical resistors: fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors).
Common questions
What is the value of carbon film resistors exported by the United States?
The United States exported carbon film resistors worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 122 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon film resistors from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by Canada (3%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon film resistors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $16.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of carbon film resistors from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.0 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $69.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import carbon film resistors?
Yes. The United States imported $45.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Japan and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $53.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for carbon film resistors?
The HS code for carbon film resistors is subheading 8533.10. 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 8533 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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