🇺🇸 United States exports of musical instrument parts: 2024 trade data
The United States exported $285.6 million of musical instrument parts in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 155 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of musical instrument parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $285.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $297.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $304.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $298.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $247.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $273.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $265.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $252.1M | 4.5K t |
Where the United States exports musical instrument parts to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (13%), Japan (11%), Canada (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $36.0M | 13% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $31.7M | 11% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $20.9M | 7.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $19.5M | 6.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $17.5M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.2M | 5.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $13.2M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $11.9M | 4.2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $10.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9.9M | 3.5% |
Types of musical instrument parts under HS 9209
| 9209.30 | Musical instrument strings | 35% |
| 9209.99 | Musical instruments: parts and accessories for musical instruments n.e.c. in heading no. 9209: metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes | 27% |
| 9209.94 | Musical instruments: parts and accessories for the musical instruments the sound of which is produced or must be amplified electrically (e.g. organs… | 22% |
| 9209.92 | Musical instruments: parts and accessories for string musical instruments other than keyboard instruments | 13% |
| 9209.91 | Musical instruments: parts and accessories for pianos | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9209.
Average export price of musical instrument parts
The average declared value was about $75.84 per kg, 188% above the world average of $26.37. 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.
The United States also imports musical instrument parts
The United States imported $264.5 million of musical instrument parts in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 206 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from China (24%), Taiwan (13%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $62.8M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $35.6M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $27.5M | 10% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $22.8M | 8.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $18.0M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $15.3M | 5.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $11.6M | 4.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $11.6M | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $9.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $7.2M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 9209: Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and rolls for mechanical instruments); metronomes, tuning forks and pitch pipes.
Musical instrument parts trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of musical instrument parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported musical instrument parts worth $264.5 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import musical instrument parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (24%), Taiwan (13%), Germany (10%).
What is the average import price of musical instrument parts in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $24.71 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $26.37 per kg.
Does the United States export musical instrument parts?
Yes. The United States exported musical instrument parts worth $285.6 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Japan, Canada.
What is the HS code for musical instrument parts?
Musical instrument parts falls under HS heading 9209 (Musical instrument parts (for example, mechanisms for musical boxes) and accessories (for example, cards, discs and roll). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading musical instrument parts with the United States?
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