🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of string instruments: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $43.1 million of string instruments in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $57.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of string instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 922 t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $56.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $46.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.2M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports string instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), United States (27%), Mexico (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $16.1M | 37% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $11.7M | 27% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.4M | 10% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $953K | 2.2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $813K | 1.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $803K | 1.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $492K | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $484K | 1.1% |
Types of string instruments under HS 9202
| 9202.90 | Musical instruments: string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps) | 89% |
| 9202.10 | Musical instruments: string, played with a bow (e.g. violins) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9202.
Average import price of string instruments
The average declared value was about $42.17 per kg, close to the world average of $41.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports string instruments
Exports of string instruments by the United Kingdom reached $14.7 million in 2024 (119 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 165 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Netherlands (12%), South Korea (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.8M | 19% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.7M | 12% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.4M | 9.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $973K | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $920K | 6.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $766K | 5.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $554K | 3.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $468K | 3.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $366K | 2.5% |
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 9202: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps).
String instruments trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of string instruments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported string instruments worth $43.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import string instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), United States (27%), Mexico (10%).
What is the average import price of string instruments in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $42.17 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $41.52 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export string instruments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported string instruments worth $14.7 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, South Korea.
What is the HS code for string instruments?
String instruments falls under HS heading 9202 (Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading string instruments with the United Kingdom?
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