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View PricingHong Kongs September 2023 Headphone Exports Surge 9% to $81M
Hong Kong Headphone Exports
In September 2023, overseas shipments of headphones decreased by -1.3% to 5.9M units for the first time since June 2023, thus ending a two-month rising trend. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from September 2022 to September 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, exports increased by +33.1% against June 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 58% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 6M units in August 2023, and then dropped slightly in the following month.
In value terms, headphone exports expanded rapidly to $81M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 53% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 100M units in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Headphone in Hong Kong (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| China | 13.0 | 13.5 | 12.9 | 10.3 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 16.6 | 16.3 | 13.3 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 12.4 |
| United States | 30.1 | 19.1 | 18.7 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 12.2 | 14.6 | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Japan | 5.5 | 6.6 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| India | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 3.1 |
| Others | 42.5 | 41.4 | 45.5 | 43.5 | 38.7 | 27.5 | 40.3 | 37.6 | 41.3 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 40.2 | 44.1 |
| Total | 100 | 89.7 | 90.4 | 77.1 | 67.8 | 56.3 | 85.9 | 80.7 | 79.5 | 66.3 | 73.0 | 74.8 | 81.3 |
Exports by Country
The United States (1M units), China (715K units) and Japan (582K units) were the main destinations of headphone exports from Hong Kong, together comprising 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by India and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 9%.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for headphone exported from Hong Kong were China ($12M), the United States ($12M) and Japan ($5.6M), with a combined 37% share of total exports.
Japan, with a CAGR of +0.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In September 2023, the headphone price stood at $13.8 per unit (FOB, Hong Kong), picking up by 10% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 27% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $19.3 per unit in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($32.6 per unit), while the average price for exports to Canada ($3.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the headphone market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 26404270 - Headphones and earphones, even with microphone, and sets consisting of microphone and one or more loudspeakers (excluding airmen
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- Hong Kong SAR
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
