🇺🇸 United States imports of string instruments: 2024 trade data
Imports of string instruments by the United States reached $220.4 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of string instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $194.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $268.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $255.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $186.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $217.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $217.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $209.2M | 5.3K t |
Where the United States imports string instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Mexico (26%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $108.0M | 49% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $56.4M | 26% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $26.0M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.4M | 2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $3.1M | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.9M | 1.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.2M | 1% |
Types of string instruments under HS 9202
| 9202.90 | Musical instruments: string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps) | 81% |
| 9202.10 | Musical instruments: string, played with a bow (e.g. violins) | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9202.
Average import price of string instruments
The average declared value was about $67.54 per kg, 63% above the world average of $41.52. 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 exports string instruments
Exports of string instruments by the United States reached $151.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 165 countries. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (22%), Japan (12%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $33.1M | 22% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $17.6M | 12% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $15.5M | 10% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $12.0M | 7.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $11.7M | 7.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.9M | 6.5% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $9.5M | 6.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.0M | 4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $5.4M | 3.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.9M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9202: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps).
String instruments trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of string instruments imported by the United States?
The United States imported string instruments worth $220.4 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import string instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), Mexico (26%), Indonesia (12%).
What is the average import price of string instruments in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $67.54 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $41.52 per kg.
Does the United States export string instruments?
Yes. The United States exported string instruments worth $151.9 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Japan, Canada.
What is the HS code for string instruments?
String instruments falls under HS heading 9202 (Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading string instruments with the United States?
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