Car radios trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in car radios was worth $1.38 billion in 2024, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 14% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.38B | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.61B | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.18B | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.17B | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.62B | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.47B | 13.7K t |
Top car radios exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Thailand and the United States. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 124 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $556.5M | 40% |
| Thailand | $255.5M | 19% |
| United States | $120.4M | 8.7% |
| Portugal | $99.3M | 7.2% |
| China | $76.5M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $57.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $42.0M | 3% |
| Hungary | $30.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $21.1M | 1.5% |
| India | $18.5M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $18.3M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $17.6M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 41% of world imports, ahead of India and Canada. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 64% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $566.0M | 41% |
| India | $212.2M | 15% |
| Canada | $106.5M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $78.2M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $56.2M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $49.7M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $41.6M | 3% |
| Romania | $28.2M | 2% |
| Hungary | $20.1M | 1.5% |
| China | $20.0M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $19.8M | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $17.3M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $105.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $159.85 per kg and China $26.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Car radios (HS 8527.29) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8527.29: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. HS 8527 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most car radios?
Mexico exported $556.5 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Thailand (18%) and the United States (9%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most car radios?
The United States imported $566.0 million in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of India (15%) and Canada (8%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in car radios?
It was worth $1.38 billion in 2024, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.62 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of car radios per kg?
The world average declared value was about $105.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $159.85 per kg and China $26.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for car radios?
The HS code for car radios is subheading 8527.29, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8527 page.
How can I find car radios buyers and suppliers?
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