Diodes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $514.6 million of diodes in 2024 (217.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $921.9 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 | $514.6M | 217.5K t |
| 2023 | $591.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $805.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $608.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $524.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $700.4M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $816.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2017 | $921.9M | 5.2K t |
Where the United States exports diodes to
Most of it went to Mexico (32%), China (9%), Malaysia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $164.0M | 32% |
| China | $48.1M | 9.4% |
| Malaysia | $35.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $19.9M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $19.9M | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $18.4M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $17.1M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $15.6M | 3% |
| India | $15.1M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 91% below the world average of $27.73, 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.
Diodes imports to the United States
The United States imported $451.9 million of diodes in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. Most of the value came from China (29%), Taiwan (13%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $130.6M | 29% |
| Taiwan | $58.7M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $48.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $41.6M | 9.2% |
| Philippines | $28.8M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $24.9M | 5.5% |
| India | $19.4M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $17.2M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16.2M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $9.0M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States diodes exports (HS 8541.10): 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of diodes exported by the United States?
The United States exported diodes worth $514.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 171 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy diodes from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($164.0 million), followed by China (9%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 136 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average export price of diodes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $27.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of diodes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $921.9 million in 2017 to $514.6 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $921.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $685.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import diodes?
Yes. The United States imported $451.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and Malaysia. That compares with exports of $514.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10. 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 8541 page.
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