World - Headphones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Report Update: Feb 1, 2025

World - Headphones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report
Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)
Subscription
Online access and download
from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Headphone market

Headphone market: read the most recent datasets secured by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Statistics cover market prices, market size, trade, consumption, exports, imports, production, and companies. There is a breakdown by region, including Latin America, the U.S., Russia, the U.K., EU, China, the Middle East, and Africa. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Headphone - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2China
3Japan
4Canada
5Germany

In value terms, the largest headphone markets worldwide were the United States, China and Japan, together comprising 36% of the global market. Canada, Germany, Russia, France, the UK, India, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Russia (+97.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while headphone market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Headphone Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per unit
China2.51.51.5-21.0%
Netherlands7.57.87.60.6%
Hong Kong SAR10111312.9%
Germany11131311.1%
Average4.94.34.8-1.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($13 per unit), while China ($1.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per unit
Germany9.3111420.8%
United States4.24.41376.5%
Hong Kong SAR8.49.11011.1%
China6.67.27.24.7%
United Kingdom5.25.76.29.3%
Netherlands3.34.26.135.7%
Canada95.95.8-19.8%
Singapore2.83.63.815.0%
Russia3.63.43.4-2.0%
Mexico1.81.71.6-4.6%
Brazil0.911.529.1%
India0.60.70.812.7%
Indonesia11.20.7-16.2%
Average4.64.96.115.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($14 per unit), while Indonesia ($0.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+76.5% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Headphone - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States1.51.6460.5%
China1.71.91.94.4%
Germany0.81.11.639.3%
Hong Kong SAR1.91.91.5-10.1%
Netherlands0.40.4169.4%

In value terms, the United States ($4B) constitutes the largest market for imported headphones worldwide, comprising 19% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($1.9B), with a 9% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +60.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+4.4% per year) and Germany (+39.3% per year).

Headphone - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China5.13.43.5-17.9%
Hong Kong SAR2.52.62.1-9.0%
Netherlands0.50.51.153.1%
Germany0.40.60.940.7%

In value terms, China ($3.5B), Hong Kong SAR ($2.1B) and the Netherlands ($1.1B) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 46% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands (+53.1% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Headphone - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for headphone worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Headphone - Top Companies

Guangzhou Yulian Electric Science&Technology Co.,Ltd., SHARP CORPORATION, SAMSUNG INDIA ELECTRONICS PRIVATE LIMITED, SONY GLOBAL MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS CORPORATION, Harman International Industries Incorporated, SONY EUROPE LIMITED, Sony Electronics Inc., SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED, Toshiba America Inc, OKI ELECTRIC INDUSTRY COMPANY,LIMITED, PIONEER CORPORATION, Avaya Holdings Corp., Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc, JVC KENWOOD CORPORATION, Ciena Corporation, Bose Corporation, Green Point Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., NEC PLATFORMS, LTD., DENSO TEN LIMITED, Flextronics International Termelö és Szolgáltató Vámszabadterületi Korlátolt Felelösségü Társaság

Headphone - Product Coverage

  • HS 851830 - Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global headphone market. 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

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

AKG, Allen & Heath, Alesis, Amkette, Andrea Electronics, Apple Inc., ARCTIC, Astell&Kern, Asus, AudioQuest, Audio-Technica, Bang & Olufsen, Beats Electronics, Behringer, Beyerdynamic, Boombotix, Bose Corporation, Bowers & Wilkins, Bush, Corsair, Creative, Denon, Devialet, Edifier, Encore Data Products, Fender Musical, Instruments Corporation, Fiio, Focal, Focusrite, Fostex, Goji Electronics, Grado Labs, Happy Plugs, Harman Kardon, HiFiMAN Electronics, iBall, iFrogz, Jabra, JBL, JH Audio, JLab Audio, JVC, KEF, Klipsch Audio Technologies, Koss Corporation, Kygo Life AS, Logitech, LG, M-Audio, Marshall Amplification, Master & Dynamic, McIntosh, Meizu, Meze Audio, Microsoft, Monoprice, Monster, Nakamichi, Onkyo, OPPO Digital, Panasonic, Parrot SA, Phiaton, Philips, Pioneer (Pioneer DJ line), Plantronics, Gamecom, PSB, Razer, RHA Audio, Roland, Samsung, Sennheiser, Shure, Skullcandy, SMS Audio, Sol Republic, Sony, Stax Ltd, SteelSeries, Technics, Thinksound, Turtle Beach Systems, Ultimate Ears, Ultrasone, Underwater Audio, Urbanears, V-MODA, Velodyne, Vox, Westone, Xiaomi, Yamaha

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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024
Store
Blog
Event
World - Headphones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 2406

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global headphone market.

World - Parts Of Apparatus Of Hs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 389

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for parts of apparatus of hs.

World - Microphones And Their Stands - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 383

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global microphone market.

World - Loudspeakers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 1000

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global loudspeaker market.

World - Electric Sound Amplifier Sets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 424

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global electric sound amplifier market.

World - Multiple Loudspeakers (In Enclosure) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 309

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global multiple loudspeakers market.

World - Audio-Frequency Electric Amplifiers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 311

Global Audio-Frequency Electric Amplifier Market Report 2018. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global audio-frequency electric amplifier market.

World - Loudspeakers (Not In Enclosure) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 418

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global non-enclosed loudspeakers market.

World - Single Loudspeakers (In Enclosure) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 291

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global loudspeaker market.

World - Amplifiers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
$599
Feb 1, 2025
Eye 1199

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global amplifier market.

The Largest Import Markets for Headphones in the World
Apr 25, 2024
Eye 369

Explore the top import markets for headphones in the world and the key statistics for each country. From the United States to Poland, discover where the demand for headphones is booming.

Which Countries Import the Most Headphones?
Mar 3, 2017
Eye 1582

In 2015, the value of total imports on the global headphone market stood at X million USD. Overall, there was an annual increase of +X% for the period from 2007 to 2015. In physical terms, the total volume of headphone was X million units in X

Which Countries Export the Most Headphones?
Feb 14, 2017
Eye 1388

From 2007 to 2015, global exports on the headphone market grew by +X% per year, amounting to X million USD in 2015. In physical terms, exports stood at X million units in 2015, which was X million units (X%) less than the year before.

Which Countries Produce the Most Headphones?
Feb 8, 2017
Eye 3398

The global earphone and headphone market is expected to reach X billion USD by 2020. The industry is estimated to grow at a CAGR above +X% over the forecast period due to the recent technological advancements, which resulted in the miniaturization

Which Countries Consume the Most Headphones?
Feb 6, 2017
Eye 4103

The global headphone market had total revenues of X million USD in 2015, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +X% from 2007 to 2015.

The Largest Import Countries for Microphones in 2023
Apr 11, 2024
Eye 320

Explore the top 10 countries leading the import market for microphones in 2023. Learn about key statistics and trends in the global microphone industry.

Top Import Markets for Loudspeakers
Nov 14, 2023
Eye 634

Explore the top import markets for loudspeakers worldwide, including the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, China, and more. Discover key statistics and market insights.

Top Import Markets for Multiple Loudspeakers
Apr 11, 2024
Eye 236

Explore the top import markets for multiple loudspeakers around the world, including the United States, Germany, and more. Discover key statistics and insights.

The Largest Import Markets for Non-Enclosed Loudspeakers
Nov 16, 2023
Eye 327

Explore the top import markets for non-enclosed loudspeakers worldwide. Discover key statistics and figures on the import values of these markets. Learn about the demand for non-enclosed loudspeakers in countries like the United States, China, India, and more.

Best Import Markets for Loudspeakers in 2023
Apr 11, 2024
Eye 276

Explore the top import markets for loudspeakers in 2023 and discover key statistics and trends. Find out which countries lead the global import of audio equipment.

Free Data: Headphones - World