HS Code:
Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are integrated circuits designed to be configured by a customer or designer after manufacturing. They are widely used in telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics for their flexibility in digital circuit design and rapid prototyping. FPGAs fall under HS Code 8542.39, which covers electronic integrated circuits. Their global trade is driven by demand for customizable hardware solutions in emerging technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT.
Total Trade Volume
USD 5.8 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
3.5%
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for FPGAs in 5G infrastructure
Increased production and trade in telecom-heavy regions like China and South Korea
2021-2023
Growth in AI and machine learning applications
Higher FPGA adoption for data centers, boosting exports from the US
2020-2022
Supply chain disruptions due to semiconductor shortages
Trade delays and price increases affecting global availability
2021-2022
The US imposed additional export controls on advanced semiconductor technologies, including FPGAs, to China due to national security concerns.
October 2022
Reduced trade volume to China and rerouting of supply chains to other Asian markets
The European Union announced the European Chips Act to boost domestic semiconductor production, including FPGAs, aiming for 20% global market share by 2030.
February 2022
Potential increase in EU-based FPGA manufacturing and reduced import dependency
AMD completed its acquisition of Xilinx, a leading FPGA manufacturer, consolidating market power and innovation in the sector.
February 2022
Strengthened US dominance in FPGA technology and trade