String instrument parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in string instrument parts was worth $211.4 million in 2024, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% 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 | $211.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $209.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $225.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $242.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $208.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $214.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $213.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $199.1M | 6.7K t |
Top string instrument parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 121 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.8M | 31% |
| United States | $37.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $24.8M | 12% |
| Canada | $10.5M | 5% |
| South Korea | $9.9M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $8.7M | 4.1% |
| France | $6.8M | 3.2% |
| India | $5.9M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $3.8M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Indonesia (7%) and Japan (7%). 185 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42.9M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $15.7M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $14.3M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 6.1% |
| China | $9.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $9.3M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $7.6M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $7.4M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $29.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $98.20 per kg and China $14.39 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 String instrument parts (HS 9209.92) 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 9209.92: Musical instruments: parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments. HS 9209 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most string instrument parts?
China exported $65.8 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (12%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most string instrument parts?
The United States imported $42.9 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (7%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in string instrument parts?
It was worth $211.4 million in 2024, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $242.0 million. 121 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of string instrument parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $29.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $98.20 per kg and China $14.39 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 string instrument parts?
The HS code for string instrument parts is subheading 9209.92, 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 9209 page.
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