Headphones and earphones imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of headphones and earphones by the United States reached $7.46 billion in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 220 countries for imports of this product. That is 92% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $7.46B | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.88B | 31.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.76B | 36.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.25B | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.75B | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.59B | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.50B | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.26B | 13.5K t |
Where the United States imports headphones and earphones from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Vietnam (43%), Mexico (2%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.59B | 48% |
| Vietnam | $3.21B | 43% |
| Mexico | $159.2M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $134.2M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $128.5M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $43.7M | 0.6% |
| Philippines | $32.2M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $24.4M | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $22.4M | 0.3% |
| Canada | $21.5M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $179.22 per kg, 78% above the world average of $100.92. 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.
Headphones and earphones exports from the United States
Exports of headphones and earphones by the United States reached $663.6 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (24%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $158.7M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154.3M | 23% |
| Mexico | $86.8M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $29.6M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $20.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $18.9M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $15.3M | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $13.9M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $12.8M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $10.4M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by the United States?
The United States imported headphones and earphones worth $7.46 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.59 billion), followed by Vietnam (43%) and Mexico (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 96 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $179.22 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $100.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.26 billion in 2017 to $7.46 billion in 2024, an increase of 492%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.05 billion a year.
Does the United States also export headphones and earphones?
Yes. The United States exported $663.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.79 billion a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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