Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $7.5M
- Market share
- 0.9%
- Growth
- +56.6%
- Access
- 0% tariff
- Signal
- Stable
T3 · Product exporter position
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.
Latest exports
$20.2MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
116Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+9.9%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,719Destination concentrationWeighted share
6.4%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is United Kingdom 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$20.2M
Current 2024 exports$19.8M
Three-year average$16.5M
Historical peak$559.5M
Market position
Active destinations116
Destination HHI1,719
Weighted share6.4%
Share change+2.4 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+9.9%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown95.3%
TrendGrowing
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | United Kingdom | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $20.2M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $19.8M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +9.9% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | -8.3% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | USA | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 37.2% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,719 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +2.4 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 10.6% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does United Kingdom 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.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $7.5M | 0.9% | +56.6% | 0% tariff | Stable |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 8.8% | +235.1% | 0.3% tariff | Growing |
Destination
Brazil
- Latest exports
- $2.5M
- Market share
- 8.8%
- Growth
- +235.1%
- Access
- 0.3% tariff
- Signal
- Growing
Price intelligence
How does United Kingdom'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
Ethiopia: $12.6M / ton.
Lowest reported price
Congo, Rep. of the: $43.1 / ton.
Median price
$99.1K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for United Kingdom and HS 851981 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $338.3M | +218% | 135 |
| 2011 | $278.0M | -17.8% | 130 |
| 2012 | $91.9M | -66.9% | 136 |
| 2013 | $47.8M | -48% | 131 |
| 2014 | $40.2M | -15.8% | 125 |
| 2015 | $37.7M | -6.4% | 114 |
| 2016 | $32.2M | -14.5% | 125 |
| 2017 | $34.9M | +8.3% | 123 |
| 2018 | $42.1M | +20.8% | 123 |
| 2019 | $30.5M | -27.6% | 121 |
| 2020 | $20.5M | -32.9% | 118 |
| 2021 | $14.9M | -27% | 113 |
| 2022 | $15.1M | +1.4% | 116 |
| 2023 | $14.7M | -3% | 116 |
| 2024 | $19.8M | +34.9% | 116 |
Exporter context
United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom has reported exports of $442.2B and a trade balance of -$311.2B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 35.3% trade openness, 17.9% investment, and 270 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 United Kingdom 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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