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Sound recording or reproducing apparatus
HS4 8522 trade overview
A focused view of this HS4 subsector: market scale, momentum, leading routes, countries, and the HS6 classifications inside it.
The numbers at a glanceLatest reported year · 2024
Annual change
-11.6%Latest year on yearExporters
156Active reporting countriesImporters
189Active reporting countriesHS6 products
2Classifications inside HS4The subsector read
$1.1B in trade, with -15.4% annualized growth over three years.
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus is recorded across 3,543 active corridors, with 156 exporters and 189 importers.
Annual trend
Subsector momentum over time
Reported global trade from 1995 to 2024. Read the methodology ↗
Top trade corridors
Where the subsector moves
Leading exporter-to-importer relationships by latest reported value. See data sources ↗
Latest reported relationshipsTop 10 by trade value
| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Trade value | Growth | HS6 | Distance | FTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IndonesiaIDN | SingaporeSGP | $115.0M | -13.3% | 2 | 894 km | Yes |
| 2 | ChinaCHN | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | $60.1M | -28.5% | 2 | 1,226 km | Yes |
| 3 | ChinaCHN | IndiaIND | $52.3M | -9.1% | 2 | 4,252 km | No |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | Viet NamVNM | $47.6M | -10% | 2 | 2,732 km | Yes |
| 5 | ChinaCHN | MalaysiaMYS | $33.3M | +5.5% | 2 | 3,737 km | Yes |
| 6 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | $27.8M | -14.5% | 2 | 12,979 km | No |
| 7 | ChinaCHN | BelarusBLR | $24.1M | +104.5% | 2 | 7,509 km | No |
| 8 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | ChinaCHN | $22.8M | -30.4% | 2 | 1,226 km | Yes |
| 9 | ChinaCHN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $19.2M | -11.5% | 2 | 11,883 km | No |
| 10 | ThailandTHA | JapanJPN | $16.9M | -29.1% | 1 | 4,604 km | Yes |
Market structure
Where supply and demand concentrate
Exporter and importer rankings show the two sides of the subsector separately. Check coverage ↗
| Rank | Country | Exports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChinaCHN | $433.7M | 177 | 2 |
| 2 | IndonesiaIDN | $119.8M | 57 | 2 |
| 3 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $50.1M | 121 | 2 |
| 4 | JapanJPN | $48.9M | 97 | 2 |
| 5 | GermanyDEU | $42.2M | 114 | 2 |
| 6 | SingaporeSGP | $41.5M | 65 | 2 |
| 7 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | $38.1M | 76 | 2 |
| 8 | ThailandTHA | $35.7M | 61 | 2 |
| 9 | FranceFRA | $29.9M | 118 | 2 |
| 10 | TaiwanTWN | $29.2M | 88 | 2 |
| Rank | Country | Imports | Partners | HS6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SingaporeSGP | $131.1M | 41 | 2 |
| 2 | China, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionHKG | $108.1M | 39 | 2 |
| 3 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $70.8M | 57 | 2 |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | $65.6M | 46 | 2 |
| 5 | MalaysiaMYS | $58.2M | 35 | 2 |
| 6 | IndiaIND | $56.7M | 37 | 2 |
| 7 | Viet NamVNM | $56.5M | 27 | 2 |
| 8 | JapanJPN | $54.2M | 40 | 2 |
| 9 | GermanyDEU | $43.7M | 69 | 2 |
| 10 | United KingdomGBR | $32.7M | 62 | 2 |
HS6 product coverage
The products inside HS4 8522
Six-digit classifications make the subsector specific. Browse the product workspace ↗
2 classifications shownSound recording or reproducing apparatus
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: parts and accessories thereof, pick-up cartridgesHS6 852210
Sound or video recording apparatus: parts and accessories thereof, other than pick-up cartridgesHS6 852290
Definitions and coverage
Read the numbers with context
Reported observations and calculated indicators should be read with their coverage period. Responsible AI principles ↗
Reported values
Trade values describe reported merchandise trade for the HS4 classification, not company-level sales or shipment records.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, volatility, and peak comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Missing data
Unavailable observations remain unavailable. They are not filled, interpolated, or presented as forecasts.
Coverage: 1995-2024 · Data refreshed 2026-07-20 09:34:09
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-27). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.