Vacuum tube parts exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $25.4 million of vacuum tube parts in 2024 (24 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 72 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.4M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 35 t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 36 t |
Where the United States exports vacuum tube parts to
Most of it went to Singapore (24%), Taiwan (15%), Japan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $6.1M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 15% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| France | $2.2M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 5% |
| Canada | $851K | 3.4% |
| China | $490K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,044.31 per kg, 239% above the world average of $307.70. 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.
Vacuum tube parts imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported vacuum tube parts worth $22.3 million (42 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 158 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Singapore (23%), United Kingdom (16%), Czech Republic (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+915% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $5.1M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| France | $652K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $640K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vacuum tube parts exports (HS 8540.99): 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 8540.99: Valves and tubes: parts of the valves and tubes of heading no. 8540, excluding parts of cathode-ray tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum tube parts exported by the United States?
The United States exported vacuum tube parts worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 72 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy vacuum tube parts from the United States?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of vacuum tube parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,044.31 per kg in 2024, 239% above the world average of $307.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of vacuum tube parts from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import vacuum tube parts?
Yes. The United States imported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. That compares with exports of $25.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for vacuum tube parts?
The HS code for vacuum tube parts is subheading 8540.99. 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 8540 page.
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