Music boxes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in music boxes was worth $74.7 million in 2024, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $74.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $74.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $76.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $70.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $54.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $58.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $76.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $55.3M | 5.2K t |
Top music boxes exporting countries
Exports are led by China (64%), Saudi Arabia (14%) and Germany (4%). 94 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 82%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.9M | 64% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $731K | 1% |
| Singapore | $674K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $621K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $468K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $446K | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.1M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $3.2M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $69.86 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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The shipment records behind Music boxes (HS 9208.10) 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 9208.10: Musical boxes. HS 9208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most music boxes?
China exported $47.9 million in 2024, 64% of the world total, followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and Germany (4%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most music boxes?
The United States imported $20.1 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in music boxes?
It was worth $74.7 million in 2024, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $76.6 million. 94 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of music boxes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $69.86 per kg and Saudi Arabia $12.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for music boxes?
The HS code for music boxes is subheading 9208.10, in chapter 92 (musical instruments; 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 9208 page.
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