Semiconductor parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $577.5 million of semiconductor parts in 2024 (36.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 205 countries for imports of this product. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $577.5M | 36.9K t |
| 2023 | $401.9M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $471.4M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $362.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $317.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $278.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $246.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $205.8M | 6.7K t |
Where the United States imports semiconductor parts from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (32%), Malaysia (22%), Mexico (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $183.4M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $124.5M | 22% |
| Mexico | $64.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $54.8M | 9.5% |
| South Korea | $31.8M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $23.9M | 4.2% |
| China | $17.7M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $15.0M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $14.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.66 per kg, close to the world average of $15.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $333.2 million of semiconductor parts in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (21%), China (15%), Hong Kong (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $70.9M | 21% |
| China | $49.8M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $47.3M | 14% |
| Mexico | $32.5M | 9.8% |
| Philippines | $26.1M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $21.0M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $10.0M | 3% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $8.1M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States semiconductor parts imports (HS 8541.90): 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 8541.90: Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported semiconductor parts worth $577.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor parts to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($183.4 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205.8 million in 2017 to $577.5 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $357.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export semiconductor parts?
Yes. The United States exported $333.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, China and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $244.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor parts?
The HS code for semiconductor parts is subheading 8541.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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