Audio equipment parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of audio equipment parts by the United Kingdom reached $65.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $67.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $53.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $48.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports audio equipment parts from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (26%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.7M | 35% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 26% |
| United States | $4.4M | 6.7% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.56 per kg, 121% above the world average of $16.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Audio equipment parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $53.8 million of audio equipment parts in 2024 (520 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Hungary (21%), China (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $11.1M | 21% |
| China | $6.5M | 12% |
| United States | $5.4M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $4.8M | 8.9% |
| Slovakia | $4.6M | 8.6% |
| France | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom audio equipment parts imports (HS 8518.90): 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 8518.90: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518.
Common questions
What is the value of audio equipment parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported audio equipment parts worth $65.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio equipment parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Germany (26%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.56 per kg in 2024, 121% above the world average of $16.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of audio equipment parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $65.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $67.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export audio equipment parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $53.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, China and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio equipment parts?
The HS code for audio equipment parts is subheading 8518.90. It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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