HS Code:
The category 'Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors' (HS Code: 854129) includes semiconductor devices used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. These components are fundamental in modern electronics, found in integrated circuits, microprocessors, and various consumer and industrial devices. This category excludes photosensitive transistors, which are classified separately due to their light-sensitive properties. Global trade in this category reflects the high demand for electronic components driven by advancements in technology, telecommunications, automotive industries, and consumer electronics.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
4.2%
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for transistors in electric vehicles (EVs)
Increased production and trade to support EV power management systems and battery technology
2021-2023
Shift towards smaller, more efficient transistors
Growth in trade of advanced nodes (below 10nm) for high-performance computing and 5G applications
2020-2022
Supply chain diversification post-COVID-19
Countries and companies are investing in regional manufacturing to reduce dependency on single suppliers
2021-2023
The US government passed the CHIPS and Science Act to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing, including transistors, with significant funding and incentives.
August 2022
Expected to increase US share in global trade and reduce reliance on Asian imports, potentially shifting trade patterns.
The European Union launched a strategy to double its share of global semiconductor production by 2030, focusing on advanced transistor technologies.
February 2022
Likely to increase intra-EU trade and attract investments, affecting global supply chains.
China intensified efforts to develop domestic semiconductor capabilities amid trade tensions, increasing production and export of transistors.
Ongoing since 2020
May lead to oversupply in certain markets, potentially lowering prices but raising concerns over quality and compliance.