Vehicle horns and signals trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle horns and signals was worth $1.32 billion in 2024, about 67.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% 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 | $1.32B | 67.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 55.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.28B | 54.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.32B | 56.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.18B | 60.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.40B | 62.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.50B | 59.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.40B | 55.8K t |
Top vehicle horns and signals exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Italy (8%) and the United States (6%). 145 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $370.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $109.9M | 8.3% |
| United States | $85.2M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $78.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $72.1M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $65.9M | 5% |
| Philippines | $59.1M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $52.0M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $48.0M | 3.6% |
| France | $39.4M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $36.9M | 2.8% |
| North Macedonia | $35.8M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (17%), Germany (8%) and Mexico (4%). 209 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $227.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $107.1M | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $57.6M | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $46.2M | 3.5% |
| China | $45.4M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $42.4M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $41.8M | 3.2% |
| France | $39.7M | 3% |
| Japan | $32.7M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $31.1M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $30.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $30.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $53.09 per kg and China $12.98 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 8512.30: Sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539). HS 8512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle horns and signals?
China exported $370.1 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Italy (8%) and the United States (6%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle horns and signals?
The United States imported $227.0 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Mexico (4%). 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 vehicle horns and signals?
It was worth $1.32 billion in 2024, about 67.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.50 billion. 145 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle horns and signals per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $53.09 per kg and China $12.98 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 vehicle horns and signals?
The HS code for vehicle horns and signals is subheading 8512.30, 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 8512 page.
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