Microphones imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported microphones worth $121.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value fell 7% from 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 | $121.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $131.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $128.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $123.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $107.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $98.1M | 892 t |
| 2018 | $100.4M | 862 t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 788 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports microphones from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Germany (11%), Australia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.4M | 44% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 11% |
| Australia | $7.3M | 6% |
| United States | $7.2M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $6.7M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $4.7M | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.64 per kg, close to the world average of $68.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Microphones exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of microphones by the United Kingdom reached $27.0 million in 2024 (158 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (18%), Netherlands (13%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 13% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 7.7% |
| France | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| China | $837K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $833K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $555K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom microphones imports (HS 8518.10): 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 8518.10: Microphones and stands therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of microphones imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported microphones worth $121.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphones to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($53.4 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Australia (6%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.64 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $68.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphones to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $121.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $131.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $111.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export microphones?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $27.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $94.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphones?
The HS code for microphones is subheading 8518.10. 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.
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