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U.S. Audio And Video Equipment Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Audio And Video Equipment Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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April 7, 2023 at 9:51 AM GMT+0

US Audio & Video Hardware Prices Drop to $16.8 per Unit

U.S. Audio And Video Equipment Import Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the audio and video equipment price stood at $16.8 per unit (CIF, US), with a decrease of -26.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 an increase of 73% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $38.1 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to February 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($74.5 per unit), while the price for China ($6.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

U.S. Audio And Video Equipment Imports

In February 2023, audio and video equipment imports into the United States soared to 148M units, growing by 20% compared with the previous month. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild expansion from February 2022 to February 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, imports increased by +33.0% against November 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 100% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 219M units. From September 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, audio and video equipment imports declined to $2.5B (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 4.4B units in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to February 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Audio And Video Equipment Imports by Country

In February 2023, China (93M units) constituted the largest audio and video equipment supplier to the United States, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, audio and video equipment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (22M units), fourfold. Mexico (13M units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.8% share.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+5.7% per month) and Mexico (+1.6% per month).

In value terms, the largest audio and video equipment suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($964M), China ($572M) and Vietnam ($313M), together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese) and Canada, which together accounted for a further 4.7%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +3.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for audio and video equipment in the U.S.. 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:

  • NAICS 334310 - Audio and video equipment manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Bose Corporation
  • Harman International Industries Incorporated
  • Toshiba America
  • Qsc Audio Products
  • Technicolor Usa
  • Sony Electronics
  • Shure Incorporated
  • Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
  • Toshiba America Electronic Components
  • Universal Electronics
  • Harman Professional
  • Loud Technologies
  • Vizio
  • Beats Electronics
  • Lg Electronics Alabama
  • Rockford Corporation
  • Inrix
  • Mitek Corporation
  • D & M Holdings US
  • Lotus International Company
  • Emerson Radio Corp.
  • Metra Electronics Corporation
  • Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
  • Zenith Electronics Corporation
  • Panasonic Industrial Devices Corporation of America
  • Inzi Display America
  • Vtb Holdings
  • Sun Mackie
  • Shyk International Corp.
  • Al Shellco
  • Knowles Corporation

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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