Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment by the United States reached $9.98 billion in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 85 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.54 billion.
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 | $9.98B | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.96B | 25.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.01B | 46.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.54B | 34.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.04B | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.66B | 30.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.64B | 38.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.79B | 53.0K t |
Where the United States exports semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to
Most of it went to China (34%), South Korea (21%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.37B | 34% |
| South Korea | $2.14B | 21% |
| Taiwan | $1.53B | 15% |
| Japan | $674.0M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $596.7M | 6% |
| Ireland | $565.2M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $302.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $224.7M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $212.2M | 2.1% |
| France | $111.3M | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $382.67 per kg, close to the world average of $333.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports to the United States
Imports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment by the United States reached $7.47 billion in 2024 (22.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 142 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Japan (27%), Singapore (20%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.05B | 27% |
| Singapore | $1.51B | 20% |
| Netherlands | $1.21B | 16% |
| Malaysia | $768.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $344.9M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $332.8M | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $312.4M | 4.2% |
| China | $286.5M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $231.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $96.1M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exports (HS 8486.20): 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 8486.20: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment exported by the United States?
The United States exported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $9.98 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 85 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($3.37 billion), followed by South Korea (21%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average export price of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $382.67 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $333.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.79 billion in 2017 to $9.98 billion in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $15.54 billion. Over 8 years the average was $11.83 billion a year.
Does the United States also import semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
Yes. The United States imported $7.47 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Singapore and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.51 billion a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.20. 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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