Upright pianos imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of upright pianos by the United States reached $29.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 165 countries for imports of this product. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.2 million.
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 | $29.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $48.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $58.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $46.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $44.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 4.0K t |
Where the United States imports upright pianos from
Japan alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $16.6M | 57% |
| Indonesia | $6.1M | 21% |
| China | $2.4M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $473K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $438K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $320K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $211K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.15 per kg, 68% above the world average of $7.82. 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.
Upright pianos exports from the United States
Exports of upright pianos by the United States reached $2.0 million in 2024 (196 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (17%), Germany (12%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $331K | 17% |
| Germany | $240K | 12% |
| Canada | $163K | 8.4% |
| China | $158K | 8.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $118K | 6.1% |
| Bahamas | $106K | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $84K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $76K | 3.9% |
| Peru | $65K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $62K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States upright pianos imports (HS 9201.10): 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 9201.10: Musical instruments: pianos, upright, including automatic pianos.
Common questions
What is the value of upright pianos imported by the United States?
The United States imported upright pianos worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 165 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright pianos to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Indonesia (21%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright pianos per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.15 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $7.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of upright pianos to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $58.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export upright pianos?
Yes. The United States exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for upright pianos?
The HS code for upright pianos is subheading 9201.10. It sits in HS chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9201 page.
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