🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of audio video parts: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported audio video parts worth $25.1 million (441 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $53.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of audio video parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.1M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $25.8M | 897 t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 481 t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 370 t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 510 t |
| 2019 | $35.5M | 793 t |
| 2018 | $53.0M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 449 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports audio video parts from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), United States (13%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.6M | 22% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.4M | 14% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.7M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.9M | 7.6% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $949K | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $837K | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $765K | 3% |
Types of audio video parts under HS 8522
| 8522.90 | Sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: parts and accessories thereof, other than pick-up cartridges | 87% |
| 8522.10 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: parts and accessories thereof, pick-up cartridges | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8522.
Average import price of audio video parts
The average declared value was about $57.03 per kg, 21% above the world average of $47.32. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports audio video parts
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported audio video parts worth $23.1 million (247 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (22%), United States (19%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.0M | 22% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.4M | 19% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.6M | 7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $816K | 3.5% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $652K | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $613K | 2.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $602K | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $585K | 2.5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $557K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8522: Sound or video recording apparatus; parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521.
Audio video parts trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of audio video parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported audio video parts worth $25.1 million in 2024 (441 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import audio video parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (22%), United States (13%), Japan (11%).
What is the average import price of audio video parts in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $57.03 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $47.32 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export audio video parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported audio video parts worth $23.1 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, United States, France.
What is the HS code for audio video parts?
Audio video parts falls under HS heading 8522 (Sound or video recording apparatus; parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of h). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading audio video parts with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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