Audio equipment parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $233.7 million of audio equipment parts in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $332.7 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 | $233.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $332.7M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $328.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $264.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $198.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $245.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $276.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $257.5M | 9.7K t |
Where the United States imports audio equipment parts from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Mexico (21%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $86.8M | 37% |
| Mexico | $49.0M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $24.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $11.9M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $7.6M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $7.0M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $6.0M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 2% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.65 per kg, 266% above the world average of $16.56. 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.
Audio equipment parts exports from the United States
Exports of audio equipment parts by the United States reached $155.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 160 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Canada (8%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $59.9M | 39% |
| Canada | $12.0M | 7.7% |
| China | $11.2M | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $8.3M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 2.8% |
| Guatemala | $3.0M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States audio equipment parts imports (HS 8518.90): 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 8518.90: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518.
Common questions
What is the value of audio equipment parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported audio equipment parts worth $233.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio equipment parts to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($86.8 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.65 per kg in 2024, 266% above the world average of $16.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of audio equipment parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $257.5 million in 2017 to $233.7 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $332.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $267.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export audio equipment parts?
Yes. The United States exported $155.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $78.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio equipment parts?
The HS code for audio equipment parts is subheading 8518.90. 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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