Audio recorder imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of audio recorder by Israel reached $12.8 million in 2024 (224 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.8M | 224 t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 222 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 406 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 151 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 141 t |
Where Israel imports audio recorder from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (31%), China (24%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 31% |
| China | $3.1M | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 11% |
| United States | $886K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $382K | 3% |
| Germany | $382K | 3% |
| Japan | $254K | 2% |
| Ireland | $251K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $198K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8519
| 8519.89 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no 8519 | 52% |
| 8519.81 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50 | 36% |
| 8519.30 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: turntables (record-decks) | 11% |
| 8519.20 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8519.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.03 per kg, 116% above the world average of $26.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Audio recorder exports from Israel
Israel exported $2.8 million of audio recorder in 2024 (56 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 58% |
| Germany | $239K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $192K | 7% |
| Togo | $140K | 5.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $133K | 4.8% |
| Finland | $124K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $61K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $45K | 1.6% |
| France | $16K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8519: Sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of audio recorder imported by Israel?
Israel imported audio recorder worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio recorder to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (24%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 718% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.03 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $26.37 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of audio recorder to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export audio recorder?
Yes. Israel exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Belgium. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio recorder?
The HS code for audio recorder is heading 8519. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8519.89 (52% of the value) and 8519.81 (36%). It sits in HS 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 full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8519 page.
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