Low power transistors exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of low power transistors by the United States reached $155.5 million in 2024 (295 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $456.9 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 | $155.5M | 295 t |
| 2023 | $231.2M | 423 t |
| 2022 | $244.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $212.9M | 904 t |
| 2020 | $199.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $301.7M | 911 t |
| 2018 | $456.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $398.9M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States exports low power transistors to
Most of it went to Mexico (29%), China (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $44.9M | 29% |
| China | $20.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $16.9M | 11% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 9.6% |
| Singapore | $8.5M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $4.1M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $3.0M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $527.71 per kg, 84% above the world average of $287.38. 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.
Low power transistors imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported low power transistors worth $130.7 million (495 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 156 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Japan (41%), China (27%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $53.0M | 41% |
| China | $34.7M | 27% |
| Malaysia | $10.8M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $7.3M | 5.6% |
| Philippines | $7.0M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States low power transistors exports (HS 8541.21): 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 8541.21: Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1W.
Common questions
What is the value of low power transistors exported by the United States?
The United States exported low power transistors worth $155.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 108 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy low power transistors from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($44.9 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of low power transistors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $527.71 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $287.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of low power transistors from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $398.9 million in 2017 to $155.5 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $456.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $275.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import low power transistors?
Yes. The United States imported $130.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and Malaysia. That compares with exports of $155.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for low power transistors?
The HS code for low power transistors is subheading 8541.21. 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 8541 page.
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