Radios with recorder trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in radios with recorder was worth $1.18 billion in 2024, about 88.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 57% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $1.18B | 88.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.31B | 98.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.90B | 108.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.85B | 120.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.10B | 136.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.13B | 109.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.41B | 113.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.77B | 135.0K t |
Top radios with recorder exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 64% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and Vietnam. The top three supply 83% between them, out of 109 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $754.1M | 64% |
| Malaysia | $141.7M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $86.1M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $57.5M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $17.0M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $15.6M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $10.6M | 0.9% |
| United States | $9.5M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 0.7% |
| Canada | $7.9M | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $7.2M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (10%) and France (3%). 193 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $152.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $120.5M | 10% |
| France | $39.0M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.9M | 3% |
| Brazil | $33.6M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $33.4M | 2.8% |
| Philippines | $32.9M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $31.2M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $30.7M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $28.0M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $26.0M | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $25.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $49.56 per kg and China $10.41 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 Radios with recorder (HS 8527.91) 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 8527.91: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus. HS 8527 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most radios with recorder?
China exported $754.1 million in 2024, 64% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (12%) and Vietnam (7%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most radios with recorder?
The United States imported $152.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and France (3%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in radios with recorder?
It was worth $1.18 billion in 2024, about 88.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 57% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $2.77 billion. 109 countries reported exports and 193 reported imports.
What is the average price of radios with recorder per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $49.56 per kg and China $10.41 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for radios with recorder?
The HS code for radios with recorder is subheading 8527.91, 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 8527 page.
How can I find radios with recorder buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show radios with recorder buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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