Desktop calculators exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported desktop calculators worth $2.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. Value fell 78% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.6 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 29 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 41 t |
Where the United States exports desktop calculators to
Most of it went to Nigeria (21%), Trinidad and Tobago (11%), Barbados (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 90% below the world average of $19.68, 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.
Desktop calculators imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported desktop calculators worth $1.7 million (191 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Most of the value came from China (39%), Cambodia (20%), Croatia (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $648K | 39% |
| Cambodia | $331K | 20% |
| Croatia | $197K | 12% |
| Canada | $192K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $97K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $49K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $24K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $16K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States desktop calculators exports (HS 8470.29): 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 8470.29: Calculating machines: electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source.
Common questions
What is the value of desktop calculators exported by the United States?
The United States exported desktop calculators worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 89 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries buy desktop calculators from the United States?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($439 thousand), followed by Trinidad and Tobago (11%) and Barbados (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Barbados grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average export price of desktop calculators per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $19.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of desktop calculators from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import desktop calculators?
Yes. The United States imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Cambodia and Croatia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $441 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for desktop calculators?
The HS code for desktop calculators is subheading 8470.29. 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 8470 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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