T3 · Product exporter position

Germany exports of Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50 (HS 851981)

See where Germany stands in sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter DEUHS6 851981Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$93.2MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

115Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-1.6%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,114Destination concentration

Weighted share

24.6%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Germany in Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 851981. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$93.2M
Current 2024 exports$93.0M
Three-year average$78.5M
Historical peak$455.0M

Market position

Active destinations115
Destination HHI1,114
Weighted share24.6%
Share change+6.6 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-1.6%
Volatility0.5
Maximum drawdown83.2%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterGermanyCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$93.2MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$93.0MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-1.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-3.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationITADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share26.3%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,114HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+6.6 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes11.5%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Germany sell sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Italy$24.5M44.8%+87.6%FTA reportedGrowing
Netherlands$9.4M12.8%+4.3%FTA reportedStable
France$9.0M9.8%-4.4%FTA reportedSlowing
Austria$6.8M42.4%+2.6%FTA reportedStable
Switzerland, Liechtenstein$6.0M30.7%+1.9%FTA reportedStable
United Kingdom$6.0M6.1%-18%FTA reportedSlowing
Spain$4.9M15.9%+7.7%FTA reportedStable
Poland$4.8M11.4%-19%FTA reportedStable
Sweden$2.8M20.6%+21.2%FTA reportedStable

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$24.5M
Market share
44.8%
Growth
+87.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$9.4M
Market share
12.8%
Growth
+4.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

France

Latest exports
$9.0M
Market share
9.8%
Growth
-4.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Slowing

Destination

Austria

Latest exports
$6.8M
Market share
42.4%
Growth
+2.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Latest exports
$6.0M
Market share
30.7%
Growth
+1.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$6.0M
Market share
6.1%
Growth
-18%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Slowing

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$4.9M
Market share
15.9%
Growth
+7.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$4.8M
Market share
11.4%
Growth
-19%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Sweden

Latest exports
$2.8M
Market share
20.6%
Growth
+21.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Price intelligence

How does Germany's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Peru: $18.5M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Cameroon: $202.6 / ton.

Median price

$96.0K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Germany and HS 851981 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$188.6M-6.3%134
2011$171.8M-8.9%133
2012$131.3M-23.6%142
2013$121.8M-7.3%142
2014$124.4M+2.1%137
2015$128.9M+3.7%134
2016$89.3M-30.7%128
2017$108.3M+21.3%129
2018$124.4M+14.9%122
2019$111.3M-10.5%125
2020$92.7M-16.7%126
2021$97.5M+5.2%116
2022$73.9M-24.2%121
2023$68.7M-7%116
2024$93.0M+35.4%115

Exporter context

Germany economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 851981.

Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Germany sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50 exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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