Diodes, transistors, similar semiconductor devices; including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED), mounted piezo-electric crystals

8541 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Semiconductor Devices. In 2021, Semiconductor Devices were the world's 20th most traded product, with a total trade of $126B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Semiconductor Devices grew by 23.1%, from $103B to $126B. Trade in Semiconductor Devices represent 0.6% of total world trade.

Semiconductor Devices are a part of Electrical machinery and electronics. They include Photosensitive/photovoltaic/LED semiconductor devices, Transistors, except photosensitive, > 1 watt, Diodes, except photosensitive and light emitting, Mounted piezo-electric crystals, Transistors, except photosensitive, < 1 watt, Parts of semiconductor devices and similar devices, Semiconductor devices, not light sensitive or emittin, and Thyristors/diacs/triacs, except photosensitive device.

Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Semiconductor Devices  were China ($49.2B), Japan ($11.1B), Malaysia ($9.43B), Germany ($7.94B), and Chinese Taipei ($6.84B).

Imports In 2021 the top importers of Semiconductor Devices were Hong Kong ($18.9B), China ($13.4B), United States ($12.3B), Germany ($7.48B), and Netherlands ($6.71B).

Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Semiconductor Devices was 2.36%, making it the 1206th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.

Ranking Semiconductor Devices ranks 195th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Diodes are used in the production of a variety of electronic devices, including televisions, radios, and computers. Transistors are used in the production of a variety of electronic devices, including televisions, radios, and computers.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Trade By Country

Top Origin (2021)China$49.2B
Top Destination (2021)Hong Kong$18.9B

In 2021 Semiconductor Devices were the world's 20th most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2021, the top exporters of Semiconductor Devices were China ($49.2B), Japan ($11.1B), Malaysia ($9.43B), Germany ($7.94B), and Chinese Taipei ($6.84B).

In 2021, the top importers of Semiconductor Devices were Hong Kong ($18.9B), China ($13.4B), United States ($12.3B), Germany ($7.48B), and Netherlands ($6.71B).

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Exporters of Semiconductor Devices (2021)
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Market Dynamics

Trade by country

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Top Origin Growth (2020 -  2021)China$13.2B
Top Destination Growth (2020 -  2021)India$2.98B

Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Semiconductor Devices grew the fastest in China ($13.2B), Germany ($1.67B), Japan ($1.47B), Chinese Taipei ($1.38B), and Netherlands ($1.2B).

Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Semiconductor Devices were India ($2.98B), Netherlands ($2.73B), China ($2.66B), Hong Kong ($2.32B), and Brazil ($1.81B).

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Exporters of Semiconductor Devices (2020 - 2021)

Importers of Semiconductor Devices (2020 - 2021)

Market Concentration

Cumulative market share

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Semiconductor Devices.

In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.51. This means that most of the exports of Semiconductor Devices are explained by 11 countries.

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Value of Exports in Semiconductor Devices

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2021)China$35.8B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2021)Hong Kong$17.6B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Semiconductor Devices. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Semiconductor Devices during 2021.

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Semiconductor Devices were China ($35.8B), Japan ($6.49B), Malaysia ($5.6B), Chinese Taipei ($3.23B), and Philippines ($930M).

In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Semiconductor Devices were Hong Kong ($17.6B), United States ($6.36B), India ($5.16B), Netherlands ($3.62B), and Brazil ($3.22B).

Net Trade (2021)

Disaggregation

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In 2021, the world most traded Semiconductor Devices, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Photosensitive/photovoltaic/LED semiconductor devices ($70B), Transistors, except photosensitive, > 1 watt ($22.4B), Diodes, except photosensitive and light emitting ($11.2B), Mounted piezo-electric crystals ($7.7B), and Parts of semiconductor devices and similar... ($5.68B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Semiconductor Devices (2021)
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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Semiconductor Devices.
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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Semiconductor Devices by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

Diversification Frontier

Specialization

The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2021)

Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Semiconductor Devices to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2021)

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