Smart cards imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $882.3 million of smart cards in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $882.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $846.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $898.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $703.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $455.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $552.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $486.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $616.3M | 4.4K t |
Where the United States imports smart cards from
Most of the value came from Mexico (29%), China (14%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $258.5M | 29% |
| China | $124.6M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $75.9M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $55.8M | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $45.0M | 5.1% |
| France | $43.0M | 4.9% |
| Colombia | $36.0M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $35.2M | 4% |
| South Korea | $29.6M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $22.7M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $167.74 per kg, 49% above the world average of $112.76. 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.
Smart cards exports from the United States
The United States exported $311.4 million of smart cards in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 190 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (28%), Canada (14%), Spain (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $88.0M | 28% |
| Canada | $43.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $21.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $15.4M | 4.9% |
| China | $13.1M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $8.6M | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $6.9M | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $6.5M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by the United States?
The United States imported smart cards worth $882.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($258.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $167.74 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smart cards to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $616.3 million in 2017 to $882.3 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $898.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $680.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export smart cards?
Yes. The United States exported $311.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Spain. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $571.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. 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.
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