Fixed resistors (low power) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fixed resistors (low power) by the United States reached $433.0 million in 2024 (346.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $433.0M | 346.3K t |
| 2023 | $460.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $511.8M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $482.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $354.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $391.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $478.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $389.6M | 4.6K t |
Where the United States imports fixed resistors (low power) from
Most of the value came from Israel (17%), Japan (15%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $72.6M | 17% |
| Japan | $66.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $53.7M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $48.0M | 11% |
| Mexico | $40.6M | 9.4% |
| Thailand | $30.5M | 7% |
| Cyprus | $24.9M | 5.8% |
| China | $24.7M | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $19.1M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $10.2M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 90% below the world average of $11.96, 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.
Fixed resistors (low power) exports from the United States
The United States exported $408.3 million of fixed resistors (low power) in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (44%), Germany (10%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $181.2M | 44% |
| Germany | $42.6M | 10% |
| China | $42.0M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $22.0M | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $18.3M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $10.7M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $9.0M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $8.9M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 2.1% |
| France | $8.0M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fixed resistors (low power) imports (HS 8533.21): 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 8533.21: Electrical resistors: fixed, for a power handling capacity not exceeding 20W (including rheostats and potentiometers but excluding heating resistors and carbon resistors).
Common questions
What is the value of fixed resistors (low power) imported by the United States?
The United States imported fixed resistors (low power) worth $433.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 346.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply fixed resistors (low power) to the United States?
Israel was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($72.6 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of fixed resistors (low power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $11.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fixed resistors (low power) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $389.6 million in 2017 to $433.0 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $511.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $437.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export fixed resistors (low power)?
Yes. The United States exported $408.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and China. That compares with imports of $433.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fixed resistors (low power)?
The HS code for fixed resistors (low power) is subheading 8533.21. 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.
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