85183000 - Microphones and stands - EU Trade

Analysis

Extra-EU sourcing of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 66.4% of imports (€8.2B), followed by 🇻🇳 Vietnam (22.5%). With an HHI of 4921, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (27.9%, €1.3B), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇿 Czechia. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 39.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (11.3%) while exports were declining (-6.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers (NC8 85183000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 66.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers?

The extra-EU trade balance for Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers (NC8 85183000) is €-7.7B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €12.4B, exports: €4.7B).

How much does the EU import of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers?

The EU imported €12.4B of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers (NC8 85183000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 150.0M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers?

The weighted average import price of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers (NC8 85183000) is €82.72/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers?

The leading EU member state importer of Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers (NC8 85183000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 39.2% of EU imports.

Analysis

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (11.3%) while exports were declining (-6.9%), signalling a structural market shift.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€8.2B	66.4%	123.7M kg
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€2.8B	22.5%	15.7M kg
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€197.1M	1.6%	1.9M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€133.6M	1.1%	638K kg
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€122.9M	1.0%	913K kg
6	🇮🇳 India	€54.8M	0.4%	258K kg
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€48.6M	0.4%	523K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3B	27.9%	10.3M kg
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€821.6M	17.5%	3.4M kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€579.8M	12.3%	2.2M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€386.4M	8.2%	2.9M kg
5	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€218.1M	4.6%	1.3M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€8.2B	123.7Mt	€66.61/kg	71.1%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€2.8B	15.7Mt	€177.49/kg	24.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€197.1M	1.9Mt	€104.98/kg	1.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€133.6M	638Kt	€209.44/kg	1.2%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€122.9M	913Kt	€134.61/kg	1.1%
6	🇮🇳 India	€54.8M	258Kt	€212.16/kg	0.5%
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€48.6M	523Kt	€92.96/kg	0.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.3B	10.3Mt	€127.95/kg	39.6%
2	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€821.6M	3.4Mt	€244.12/kg	24.8%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€579.8M	2.2Mt	€267.88/kg	17.5%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€386.4M	2.9Mt	€133.55/kg	11.6%
5	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€218.1M	1.3Mt	€172.95/kg	6.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€8.2B	123.7Mt	€66.61/kg	71.1%
2	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€2.8B	15.7Mt	€177.49/kg	24.1%
3	🇲🇽 Mexico	€197.1M	1.9Mt	€104.98/kg	1.7%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€133.6M	638Kt	€209.44/kg	1.2%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€122.9M	913Kt	€134.61/kg	1.1%
6	🇮🇳 India	€54.8M	258Kt	€212.16/kg	0.5%
7	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€48.6M	523Kt	€92.96/kg	0.4%

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