Semiconductor inspection systems exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported semiconductor inspection systems worth $2.58 billion (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 75 countries for exports of this product. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.58B | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.93B | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $752.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.19B | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 874 t |
| 2017 | $835.3M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States exports semiconductor inspection systems to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.39B | 54% |
| South Korea | $554.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $199.3M | 7.7% |
| Singapore | $160.6M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $127.4M | 5% |
| Malaysia | $29.8M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $15.5M | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $14.7M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $14.3M | 0.6% |
| France | $12.9M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $890.94 per kg, 66% above the world average of $536.36. 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.
Semiconductor inspection systems imports to the United States
Imports of semiconductor inspection systems by the United States reached $724.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 134 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Japan (28%), Singapore (21%), Israel (20%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $205.7M | 28% |
| Singapore | $149.2M | 21% |
| Israel | $143.1M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $82.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $61.1M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $29.1M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $19.0M | 2.6% |
| China | $10.1M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 0.6% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States semiconductor inspection systems exports (HS 9031.41): 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 9031.41: Optical instruments and appliances: for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor inspection systems exported by the United States?
The United States exported semiconductor inspection systems worth $2.58 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 75 countries worldwide, with 31% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy semiconductor inspection systems from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.39 billion), followed by South Korea (22%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average export price of semiconductor inspection systems per kg?
The average declared export value was about $890.94 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $536.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of semiconductor inspection systems from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $835.3 million in 2017 to $2.58 billion in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.43 billion a year.
Does the United States also import semiconductor inspection systems?
Yes. The United States imported $724.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Singapore and Israel. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.85 billion a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor inspection systems?
The HS code for semiconductor inspection systems is subheading 9031.41. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9031 page.
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