Metronomes and tuning devices imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported metronomes and tuning devices worth $13.6 million (526 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.6 million.
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 | $13.6M | 526 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 503 t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 547 t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 710 t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 967 t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metronomes and tuning devices from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), United States (24%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 28% |
| United States | $3.3M | 24% |
| France | $1.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $840K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $460K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $314K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $264K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $254K | 1.9% |
| India | $201K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.97 per kg, close to the world average of $23.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metronomes and tuning devices exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metronomes and tuning devices by the United Kingdom reached $8.5 million in 2024 (125 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Most of it went to United States (31%), Germany (21%), France (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.6M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 21% |
| France | $702K | 8.3% |
| Australia | $421K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $336K | 4% |
| Canada | $324K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $265K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $146K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $117K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metronomes and tuning devices imports (HS 9209.99): 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 9209.99: Musical instruments: parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209: metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of metronomes and tuning devices imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metronomes and tuning devices worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metronomes and tuning devices to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United States (24%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of metronomes and tuning devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.97 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $23.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metronomes and tuning devices to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metronomes and tuning devices?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metronomes and tuning devices?
The HS code for metronomes and tuning devices is subheading 9209.99. It sits in HS chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9209 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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