Sound amplifier sets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sound amplifier sets was worth $1.25 billion in 2024, about 40.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.25B | 40.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 39.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 48.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 37.6K t |
| 2020 | $994.2M | 37.5K t |
| 2019 | $976.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $984.7M | 34.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.04B | 32.6K t |
Top sound amplifier sets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Italy and the United States. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 158 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $425.0M | 34% |
| Italy | $135.0M | 11% |
| United States | $83.2M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $59.7M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $55.1M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $50.1M | 4% |
| France | $44.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $40.9M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $37.5M | 3% |
| Japan | $30.6M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $24.8M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $24.5M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (5%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $133.5M | 11% |
| United States | $110.2M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $56.8M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $56.4M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $50.3M | 4% |
| India | $46.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $44.5M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $39.6M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $37.5M | 3% |
| China | $36.1M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $34.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $33.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $101.65 per kg and China $17.36 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 Sound amplifier sets (HS 8518.50) 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 8518.50: Amplifier sets: electric sound. HS 8518 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sound amplifier sets?
China exported $425.0 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and the United States (7%). In all, 158 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sound amplifier sets?
Germany imported $133.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sound amplifier sets?
It was worth $1.25 billion in 2024, about 40.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.31 billion. 158 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of sound amplifier sets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $101.65 per kg and China $17.36 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 sound amplifier sets?
The HS code for sound amplifier sets is subheading 8518.50, 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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