Microphones trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in microphones was worth $3.96 billion in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $3.96B | 57.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.85B | 49.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.72B | 56.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.33B | 59.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.49B | 103.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.42B | 38.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.28B | 33.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.04B | 28.9K t |
Top microphones exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and Germany. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 174 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.58B | 40% |
| Malaysia | $395.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $342.7M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $204.1M | 5.2% |
| United States | $198.2M | 5% |
| Australia | $153.9M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $138.1M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $93.2M | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $85.3M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $85.1M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $80.7M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $77.0M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Hong Kong. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $602.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $314.2M | 7.9% |
| Hong Kong | $260.7M | 6.6% |
| China | $226.2M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $197.0M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $180.2M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $163.6M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $125.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $121.5M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $120.8M | 3.1% |
| France | $119.1M | 3% |
| India | $100.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $68.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $267.55 per kg and China $39.37 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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The shipment records behind Microphones (HS 8518.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8518.10: Microphones and stands therefor. HS 8518 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most microphones?
China exported $1.58 billion in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (10%) and Germany (9%). In all, 174 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most microphones?
The United States imported $602.9 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in microphones?
It was worth $3.96 billion in 2024, about 57.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.33 billion. 174 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of microphones per kg?
The world average declared value was about $68.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $267.55 per kg and China $39.37 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 microphones?
The HS code for microphones is subheading 8518.10, 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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