Grand pianos imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grand pianos by the United States reached $79.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 151 countries. That is 14% less than in 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 | $79.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $92.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $87.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $71.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $53.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $76.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $73.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $70.4M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports grand pianos from
Japan alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $42.0M | 53% |
| Indonesia | $10.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 14% |
| Austria | $5.1M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Estonia | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $650K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $508K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.53 per kg, close to the world average of $40.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grand pianos exports from the United States
The United States exported $21.7 million of grand pianos in 2024 (324 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 83 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (47%), Japan (11%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.2M | 47% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $532K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $463K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $384K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $306K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $234K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States grand pianos imports (HS 9201.20): 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 9201.20: Musical instruments: pianos, grand.
Common questions
What is the value of grand pianos imported by the United States?
The United States imported grand pianos worth $79.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 151 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply grand pianos to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($42.0 million), followed by Indonesia (14%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of grand pianos per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.53 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $40.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grand pianos to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.4 million in 2017 to $79.3 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $92.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export grand pianos?
Yes. The United States exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Japan and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $57.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for grand pianos?
The HS code for grand pianos is subheading 9201.20. 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.
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