Radio navigation equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in radio navigation equipment was worth $10.64 billion in 2024, about 56.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $10.64B | 56.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.40B | 59.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.11B | 51.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.24B | 44.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.52B | 41.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.29B | 57.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.23B | 65.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.19B | 56.3K t |
Top radio navigation equipment exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by the United States and Vietnam. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 177 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.42B | 13% |
| United States | $1.15B | 11% |
| Vietnam | $812.2M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $758.8M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $659.7M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $619.0M | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $581.9M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $531.2M | 5% |
| Hungary | $407.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $386.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $356.4M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $253.0M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.79B | 17% |
| Germany | $853.6M | 8% |
| Japan | $723.1M | 6.8% |
| China | $702.2M | 6.6% |
| France | $543.8M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $438.0M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $333.5M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $309.8M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $302.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $289.7M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $285.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $250.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $188.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $549.67 per kg and China $84.91 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 Radio navigation equipment (HS 8526.91) 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus. HS 8526 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most radio navigation equipment?
China exported $1.42 billion in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by the United States (11%) and Vietnam (8%). In all, 177 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most radio navigation equipment?
The United States imported $1.79 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in radio navigation equipment?
It was worth $10.64 billion in 2024, about 56.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $13.19 billion. 177 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $188.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $549.67 per kg and China $84.91 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 radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91, 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 8526 page.
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