Display panel manufacturing equipment exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of display panel manufacturing equipment by the United States reached $37.1 million in 2024 (306 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $234.9 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 | $37.1M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $59.4M | 638 t |
| 2022 | $79.5M | 788 t |
| 2021 | $92.4M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $128.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $163.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $152.2M | 411 t |
| 2017 | $234.9M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States exports display panel manufacturing equipment to
The largest buyer markets were Taiwan (49%), China (26%), Austria (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $18.2M | 49% |
| China | $9.7M | 26% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 11% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $661K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $305K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $167K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $120.99 per kg, 93% above the world average of $62.69. 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.
Display panel manufacturing equipment imports to the United States
The United States imported $19.1 million of display panel manufacturing equipment in 2024 (66 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (39%), Switzerland (22%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.4M | 39% |
| Switzerland | $4.2M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| China | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $879K | 4.6% |
| India | $202K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $195K | 1% |
| Australia | $111K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States display panel manufacturing equipment exports (HS 8486.30): 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 8486.30: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays.
Common questions
What is the value of display panel manufacturing equipment exported by the United States?
The United States exported display panel manufacturing equipment worth $37.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 59 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy display panel manufacturing equipment from the United States?
Taiwan was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Austria (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average export price of display panel manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $120.99 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $62.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of display panel manufacturing equipment from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $234.9 million in 2017 to $37.1 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2017 at $234.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import display panel manufacturing equipment?
Yes. The United States imported $19.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for display panel manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for display panel manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.30. 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 8486 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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