Headphones and earphones imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.04 billion of headphones and earphones in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 73% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $1.04B | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $601.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $636.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $646.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $668.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $661.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $609.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $553.5M | 8.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports headphones and earphones from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $551.7M | 53% |
| Vietnam | $274.9M | 27% |
| Germany | $64.7M | 6.2% |
| United States | $18.9M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $18.3M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $16.2M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $14.7M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $8.7M | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $6.9M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $6.6M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $110.68 per kg, close to the world average of $100.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Headphones and earphones exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $227.0 million of headphones and earphones in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (33%), Germany (13%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $74.2M | 33% |
| Germany | $30.3M | 13% |
| United States | $24.4M | 11% |
| Ireland | $19.4M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $17.2M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $9.2M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $8.2M | 3.6% |
| China | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Estonia | $3.0M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported headphones and earphones worth $1.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($551.7 million), followed by Vietnam (26%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $110.68 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $100.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $553.5 million in 2017 to $1.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $676.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export headphones and earphones?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $227.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $812.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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