Mechanical musical instruments trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in mechanical musical instruments was worth $139.3 million in 2024, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $139.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $132.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $149.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $142.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $101.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $110.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $132.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $107.4M | 11.9K t |
Top mechanical musical instruments exporting countries
Exports are led by China (57%), Saudi Arabia (8%) and the United States (6%). 123 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.1M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 7.6% |
| United States | $7.9M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $4.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| France | $3.0M | 2.2% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 205 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.6M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.9M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 5.1% |
| France | $6.2M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $58.03 per kg and Saudi Arabia $12.18 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 9208: Musical boxes, fairground and mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and musical instruments n.e.c. in chapter 92; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles; call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments. HS 9208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most mechanical musical instruments?
China exported $79.1 million in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (8%) and the United States (6%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most mechanical musical instruments?
The United States imported $29.6 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in mechanical musical instruments?
It was worth $139.3 million in 2024, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $149.3 million. 123 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of mechanical musical instruments per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $58.03 per kg and Saudi Arabia $12.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for mechanical musical instruments?
The HS code for mechanical musical instruments is heading 9208, in chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 9208 page.
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