Semiconductor storage media (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $126.7 million (826 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $126.7M | 826 t |
| 2023 | $127.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $125.6M | 897 t |
| 2021 | $103.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $76.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $109.1M | 810 t |
| 2018 | $103.4M | 689 t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 685 t |
Where the United States imports semiconductor storage media (other) from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (22%), Taiwan (19%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $27.4M | 22% |
| Taiwan | $23.9M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $16.2M | 13% |
| Norway | $11.2M | 8.8% |
| India | $9.1M | 7.2% |
| China | $6.7M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 5% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 4% |
| Singapore | $4.7M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.48 per kg, close to the world average of $145.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductor storage media (other) exports from the United States
Exports of semiconductor storage media (other) by the United States reached $119.7 million in 2024 (322 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 134 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (41%), Netherlands (20%), Canada (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $49.6M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $23.4M | 20% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.0M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States semiconductor storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.59): 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 8523.59: Semiconductor media: other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor storage media (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $126.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 826 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor storage media (other) to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($27.4 million), followed by Taiwan (19%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $153.48 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $145.73 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 storage media (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $126.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $127.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export semiconductor storage media (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $119.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Netherlands and Canada. That compares with imports of $126.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor storage media (other)?
The HS code for semiconductor storage media (other) is subheading 8523.59. 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 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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