Thyristors and triacs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thyristors and triacs by the United States reached $94.4 million in 2024 (465 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $141.5 million.
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 | $94.4M | 465 t |
| 2023 | $111.8M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $121.6M | 748 t |
| 2021 | $79.0M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $69.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $97.4M | 520 t |
| 2018 | $141.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $108.9M | 681 t |
Where the United States imports thyristors and triacs from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), United Kingdom (18%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+900% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.5M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $16.9M | 18% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $8.2M | 8.7% |
| China | $8.0M | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $4.7M | 5% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| India | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $2.1M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $202.81 per kg, 109% above the world average of $96.91. 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.
Thyristors and triacs exports from the United States
Exports of thyristors and triacs by the United States reached $41.0 million in 2024 (106 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (35%), Canada (13%), France (5%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $14.5M | 35% |
| Canada | $5.2M | 13% |
| France | $2.2M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.6M | 4% |
| Costa Rica | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| China | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $1.2M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thyristors and triacs imports (HS 8541.30): 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 8541.30: Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices.
Common questions
What is the value of thyristors and triacs imported by the United States?
The United States imported thyristors and triacs worth $94.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 465 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 181 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply thyristors and triacs to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of thyristors and triacs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $202.81 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $96.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thyristors and triacs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.9 million in 2017 to $94.4 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $141.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export thyristors and triacs?
Yes. The United States exported $41.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thyristors and triacs?
The HS code for thyristors and triacs is subheading 8541.30. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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