Computer processing units imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported computer processing units worth $60.73 billion (195.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $60.73B | 195.7K t |
| 2023 | $36.78B | 122.4K t |
| 2022 | $41.80B | 146.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.99B | 119.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.65B | 117.7K t |
| 2019 | $31.29B | 123.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.52B | 128.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.51B | 105.3K t |
Where the United States imports computer processing units from
Mexico alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $40.01B | 66% |
| Taiwan | $15.98B | 26% |
| Thailand | $658.3M | 1.1% |
| China | $561.5M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $516.3M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $483.8M | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $444.3M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $417.7M | 0.7% |
| Canada | $291.8M | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $261.0M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $310.24 per kg, close to the world average of $281.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer processing units exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported computer processing units worth $14.62 billion (46.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (15%), Japan (14%), Mexico (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.25B | 15% |
| Japan | $1.97B | 14% |
| Mexico | $949.0M | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $944.2M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $842.2M | 5.8% |
| Singapore | $829.4M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $708.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $672.5M | 4.6% |
| India | $630.4M | 4.3% |
| China | $485.7M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by the United States?
The United States imported computer processing units worth $60.73 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 40% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($40.01 billion), followed by Taiwan (26%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 109 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $310.24 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $281.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer processing units to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.51 billion in 2017 to $60.73 billion in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.16 billion a year.
Does the United States also export computer processing units?
Yes. The United States exported $14.62 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Japan and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $46.10 billion a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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