Portable radios with recorder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in portable radios with recorder was worth $563.1 million in 2024, about 61.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $563.1M | 61.8K t |
| 2023 | $644.1M | 61.2K t |
| 2022 | $719.5M | 59.0K t |
| 2021 | $630.7M | 61.9K t |
| 2020 | $670.9M | 60.5K t |
| 2019 | $595.4M | 52.5K t |
| 2018 | $738.3M | 57.2K t |
| 2017 | $732.0M | 48.6K t |
Top portable radios with recorder exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 82% of world exports, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. The top three supply 86% between them, out of 112 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $463.1M | 82% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $10.7M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $6.9M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 1.2% |
| United States | $5.3M | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $5.0M | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $4.6M | 0.8% |
| Greece | $4.0M | 0.7% |
| France | $3.9M | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mexico (13%), the United States (11%) and Germany (7%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $73.1M | 13% |
| United States | $63.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $41.0M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $34.4M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $24.4M | 4.3% |
| Peru | $22.9M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $16.4M | 2.9% |
| France | $14.3M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $12.7M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $58.12 per kg and the Netherlands $2.15 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.
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The shipment records behind Portable radios with recorder (HS 8527.13) 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 8527.13: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. HS 8527 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most portable radios with recorder?
China exported $463.1 million in 2024, 82% of the world total, followed by Germany (2%) and the Netherlands (2%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most portable radios with recorder?
Mexico imported $73.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in portable radios with recorder?
It was worth $563.1 million in 2024, about 61.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $738.3 million. 112 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of portable radios with recorder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $58.12 per kg and the Netherlands $2.15 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 portable radios with recorder?
The HS code for portable radios with recorder is subheading 8527.13, 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.
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