Unmounted loudspeakers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unmounted loudspeakers by the United States reached $1.04 billion in 2024 (46.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% 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 | $1.04B | 46.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.08B | 48.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.11B | 57.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.05B | 54.9K t |
| 2020 | $845.5M | 43.1K t |
| 2019 | $884.2M | 49.5K t |
| 2018 | $882.5M | 55.7K t |
| 2017 | $853.3M | 57.4K t |
Where the United States imports unmounted loudspeakers from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Mexico (32%), Vietnam (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $375.4M | 36% |
| Mexico | $333.6M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $171.1M | 17% |
| Malaysia | $45.1M | 4.3% |
| Philippines | $20.0M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $18.5M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $10.5M | 1% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $6.2M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.13 per kg, 27% above the world average of $17.49. 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.
Unmounted loudspeakers exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported unmounted loudspeakers worth $259.2 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 178 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $130.6M | 50% |
| Canada | $27.2M | 11% |
| China | $12.6M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $9.9M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.3M | 2.1% |
| India | $4.9M | 1.9% |
| Chile | $3.7M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unmounted loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.29): 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 8518.29: Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of unmounted loudspeakers imported by the United States?
The United States imported unmounted loudspeakers worth $1.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply unmounted loudspeakers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($375.4 million), followed by Mexico (32%) and Vietnam (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of unmounted loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.13 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $17.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unmounted loudspeakers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $853.3 million in 2017 to $1.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $1.11 billion. Over 8 years the average was $967.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export unmounted loudspeakers?
Yes. The United States exported $259.2 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 $778.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unmounted loudspeakers?
The HS code for unmounted loudspeakers is subheading 8518.29. 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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