Upright pianos imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of upright pianos by the United Kingdom reached $10.2 million in 2024 (598 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 165 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.0 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 | $10.2M | 598 t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 680 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 895 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 902 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports upright pianos from
Most of the value came from Japan (35%), Germany (25%), Indonesia (21%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.5M | 35% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $508K | 5% |
| Ireland | $370K | 3.6% |
| China | $256K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $135K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 1.1% |
| France | $108K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.03 per kg, 118% above the world average of $7.82. 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.
Upright pianos exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of upright pianos by the United Kingdom reached $2.9 million in 2024 (62 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), Ireland (10%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 38% |
| Ireland | $295K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $293K | 10% |
| Germany | $257K | 8.8% |
| France | $188K | 6.4% |
| United States | $126K | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $59K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $43K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom upright pianos imports (HS 9201.10): 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 9201.10: Musical instruments: pianos, upright, including automatic pianos.
Common questions
What is the value of upright pianos imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported upright pianos worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 598 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 165 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright pianos to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (25%) and Indonesia (21%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright pianos per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.03 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $7.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of upright pianos to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export upright pianos?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for upright pianos?
The HS code for upright pianos is subheading 9201.10. 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 9201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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