Single loudspeakers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported single loudspeakers worth $850.1 million (27.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.27 billion.
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 | $850.1M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $821.3M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 37.2K t |
| 2021 | $998.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2020 | $828.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $671.1M | 29.3K t |
| 2018 | $777.4M | 31.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 53.9K t |
Where the United States imports single loudspeakers from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Mexico (17%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $392.5M | 46% |
| Mexico | $147.8M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $105.1M | 12% |
| Thailand | $56.7M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $36.1M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $25.0M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $17.5M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $10.5M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $7.3M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.53 per kg, 70% above the world average of $18.53. 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.
Single loudspeakers exports from the United States
Exports of single loudspeakers by the United States reached $237.1 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 163 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (48%), Canada (10%), China (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $113.9M | 48% |
| Canada | $24.7M | 10% |
| China | $9.2M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $8.4M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Chile | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $4.7M | 2% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States single loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.21): 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 8518.21: Loudspeakers: single, mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of single loudspeakers imported by the United States?
The United States imported single loudspeakers worth $850.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply single loudspeakers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($392.5 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of single loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.53 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $18.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of single loudspeakers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.27 billion in 2017 to $850.1 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $1.27 billion. Over 8 years the average was $908.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export single loudspeakers?
Yes. The United States exported $237.1 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 $613.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for single loudspeakers?
The HS code for single loudspeakers is subheading 8518.21. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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