Portable radios with recorder imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.6 million of portable radios with recorder in 2024 (294 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.0 million.
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 | $2.6M | 294 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 218 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 626 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 211 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 211 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 314 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports portable radios with recorder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 83% |
| Taiwan | $187K | 7.1% |
| Malaysia | $109K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $99K | 3.8% |
| United States | $54K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.95 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable radios with recorder exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $216 thousand of portable radios with recorder in 2024 (3 tonnes). China alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $189K | 87% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 13% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia portable radios with recorder imports (HS 8527.13): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of portable radios with recorder imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported portable radios with recorder worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios with recorder to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Taiwan (7%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable radios with recorder to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export portable radios with recorder?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable radios with recorder?
The HS code for portable radios with recorder is subheading 8527.13. 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 8527 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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