Vacuum tubes (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of vacuum tubes (other) by the United States reached $56.4 million in 2024 (52 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 95 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $56.4M | 52 t |
| 2023 | $55.0M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 58 t |
| 2020 | $43.4M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $47.4M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $45.1M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $55.4M | 85 t |
Where the United States exports vacuum tubes (other) to
Most of it went to Japan (19%), China (9%), Singapore (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.8M | 19% |
| China | $5.2M | 9.3% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $2.7M | 4.7% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| France | $2.3M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,080.37 per kg, 1970% above the world average of $52.20. 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 tubes (other) imports to the United States
Imports of vacuum tubes (other) by the United States reached $35.9 million in 2024 (407 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (36%), Germany (23%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 36% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 23% |
| China | $5.0M | 14% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 8.5% |
| France | $2.9M | 8.1% |
| Russia | $870K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $423K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $402K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $343K | 1% |
| Mexico | $261K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vacuum tubes (other) exports (HS 8540.89): 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 8540.89: Valves and tubes: n.e.c. in heading no. 8540.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum tubes (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported vacuum tubes (other) worth $56.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 95 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy vacuum tubes (other) from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by China (9%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average export price of vacuum tubes (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,080.37 per kg in 2024, 1970% above the world average of $52.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vacuum tubes (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.4 million in 2017 to $56.4 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import vacuum tubes (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $35.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum tubes (other)?
The HS code for vacuum tubes (other) is subheading 8540.89. 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.
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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