LED and LCD indicator panels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported led and lcd indicator panels worth $1.10 billion (6.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 54% more than in 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 | $1.10B | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $711.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.12B | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.00B | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $981.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $904.3M | 5.9K t |
Where the United States imports led and lcd indicator panels from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (31%), Taiwan (17%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $340.0M | 31% |
| Taiwan | $190.1M | 17% |
| China | $124.3M | 11% |
| Canada | $80.9M | 7.4% |
| Mexico | $79.0M | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $46.9M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30.7M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $28.2M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $23.0M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $18.5M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $171.51 per kg, 104% above the world average of $83.98. 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.
LED and LCD indicator panels exports from the United States
The United States exported $599.1 million of led and lcd indicator panels in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 149 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (13%), Canada (12%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $79.5M | 13% |
| Canada | $69.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $67.9M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $53.7M | 9% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 6.6% |
| France | $31.6M | 5.3% |
| Australia | $25.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $25.2M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $24.1M | 4% |
| Italy | $24.0M | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States led and lcd indicator panels imports (HS 8531.20): 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 8531.20: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of led and lcd indicator panels imported by the United States?
The United States imported led and lcd indicator panels worth $1.10 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply led and lcd indicator panels to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($340.0 million), followed by Taiwan (17%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of led and lcd indicator panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $171.51 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $83.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of led and lcd indicator panels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $904.3 million in 2017 to $1.10 billion in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $1.21 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.01 billion a year.
Does the United States also export led and lcd indicator panels?
Yes. The United States exported $599.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $497.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for led and lcd indicator panels?
The HS code for led and lcd indicator panels is subheading 8531.20. 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 8531 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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