Headphones and earphones trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in headphones and earphones was worth $26.64 billion in 2024, about 264.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 137% since 2017, and up 28% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.64B | 264.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.86B | 227.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.14B | 255.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.79B | 241.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.74B | 220.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.10B | 172.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.85B | 148.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.22B | 135.5K t |
Top headphones and earphones exporting countries
Exports are led by China (47%), Vietnam (24%) and Germany (3%). 194 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.49B | 47% |
| Vietnam | $6.50B | 24% |
| Germany | $906.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $774.9M | 2.9% |
| United States | $663.6M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $610.1M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $501.3M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $402.3M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $399.9M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $337.6M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $280.0M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $271.9M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (28%), Germany (8%) and the United Kingdom (4%). 220 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.46B | 28% |
| Germany | $2.19B | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.04B | 3.9% |
| Japan | $1.02B | 3.8% |
| France | $941.9M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $889.8M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $830.2M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $755.2M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $709.2M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $636.0M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $630.2M | 2.4% |
| India | $607.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $100.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $220.44 per kg and China $69.61 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers. HS 8518 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most headphones and earphones?
China exported $12.49 billion in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (24%) and Germany (3%). In all, 194 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most headphones and earphones?
The United States imported $7.46 billion in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in headphones and earphones?
It was worth $26.64 billion in 2024, about 264.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 137% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 194 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The world average declared value was about $100.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $220.44 per kg and China $69.61 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30, in 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 first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8518 page.
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