Power transistors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.49 billion of power transistors in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.36 billion.
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 | $1.49B | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.07B | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.36B | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.32B | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.01B | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.25B | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.34B | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 3.7K t |
Where the United States imports power transistors from
Most of the value came from Japan (18%), Morocco (16%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $271.0M | 18% |
| Morocco | $233.9M | 16% |
| China | $164.8M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $160.7M | 11% |
| Austria | $115.6M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $99.3M | 6.7% |
| Philippines | $93.9M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $74.5M | 5% |
| Taiwan | $72.6M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $40.9M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $334.47 per kg, 36% above the world average of $246.13. 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.
Power transistors exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.11 billion of power transistors in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (18%), China (16%), Singapore (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $197.1M | 18% |
| China | $175.0M | 16% |
| Singapore | $146.8M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $132.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $80.2M | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $61.3M | 5.5% |
| Philippines | $42.1M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $35.5M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $29.2M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $26.6M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States power transistors imports (HS 8541.29): 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 8541.29: Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more.
Common questions
What is the value of power transistors imported by the United States?
The United States imported power transistors worth $1.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 189 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply power transistors to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($271.0 million), followed by Morocco (16%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 67 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of power transistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $334.47 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $246.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power transistors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.12 billion in 2017 to $1.49 billion in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $2.36 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.50 billion a year.
Does the United States also export power transistors?
Yes. The United States exported $1.11 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $382.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for power transistors?
The HS code for power transistors is subheading 8541.29. 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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