China Photovoltaic cells (HS 854142) Exports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD exports$4.5B2026 Jan–Sep · +51.7% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest exports$656.8MSeptember 2026 · +44.3% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Annual Totals

YearExport value
2026 Jan–Sep$4.5B
2025 · Full year$4.5B
2024 · Full year$2.6B
2023 · Full year$4.2B
2022 · Full year$4B

Fast-growing export markets

Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD

  • Indonesia Exports $1.2B Increase +$703M YoY +131%
  • Kenya Exports $399M Increase +$397M YoY +15,652%
  • Philippines Exports $422M Increase +$376M YoY +836%
  • United States Exports $340M Increase +$300M YoY +745%
  • Nigeria Exports $228M Increase +$218M YoY +2,123%
  • Laos Exports $203M Increase +$113M YoY +126%

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September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
Kenya $160.2M 24.4%
Indonesia $110.7M 16.8%
Philippines $78.2M 11.9%
United States $72.2M 11.0%
Nigeria $40.4M 6.2%

Same countries · period totals

2022-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
Kenya $424.4M 2.1%
Indonesia $2.5B 12.5%
Philippines $609.2M 3.1%
United States $445.9M 2.3%
Nigeria $295.6M 1.5%

HS8 customs codes under 854142

China customs reports HS 854142 at the 8-digit level. 1 subheading is published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported export coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

85414200Photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels

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HS 854142 · China exports

Latest 5 of 9 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2022-1218,0008541422022export326Norway
2022-1194,3928541422022export326Norway
2022-103,1008541422022export326Norway
2022-09212,5888541422022export326Norway
2022-085,1098541422022export326Norway
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monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2022-1218,0008541422022export326Norway
2022-1194,3928541422022export326Norway
2022-103,1008541422022export326Norway
2022-09212,5888541422022export326Norway
2022-085,1098541422022export326Norway
2022-0745,1008541422022export326Norway
2022-05103,2308541422022export326Norway
2022-021,0008541422022export326Norway
2022-01168541422022export326Norway

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About this data

How much photovoltaic cells does China export?

China exported $6.0B of photovoltaic cells in the twelve months to September 2026, averaging $504M per month, based on official China customs statistics (HS 854142).

What products are covered by HS 854142?

Discrete photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity, traded individually before being electrically connected or physically assembled into larger solar modules or panels.

Which countries buy the most photovoltaic cells from China?

Indonesia, Philippines and United States together account for 18% of the published total, out of 140 trading partners on record.

Is China's photovoltaic cells export growing?

Annual exports grew by 13% between 2022 and 2025, from $4.0B to $4.5B.

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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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