🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of audio recorder: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $28.5 million of audio recorder in 2024 (870 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $72.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of audio recorder by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.5M | 870 t |
| 2023 | $35.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 420 t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 456 t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 768 t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 505 t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 153 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports audio recorder from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), United States (20%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.5M | 37% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.7M | 20% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.5M | 16% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.3M | 8.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $818K | 2.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $799K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $461K | 1.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $405K | 1.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $400K | 1.4% |
Types of audio recorder under HS 8519
| 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 | 53% |
| 8519.89 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no 8519 | 43% |
| 8519.30 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: turntables (record-decks) | 3.3% |
| 8519.20 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8519.
Average import price of audio recorder
The average declared value was about $32.77 per kg, 24% 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports audio recorder
Exports of audio recorder by the United Arab Emirates reached $807 thousand in 2024 (59 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $404K | 50% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $69K | 8.6% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $67K | 8.3% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $56K | 6.9% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $24K | 3% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $22K | 2.7% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $14K | 1.7% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $13K | 1.6% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $12K | 1.5% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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.
Audio recorder trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of audio recorder imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported audio recorder worth $28.5 million in 2024 (870 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import audio recorder from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), United States (20%), United Kingdom (16%).
What is the average import price of audio recorder in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $32.77 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $26.37 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export audio recorder?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported audio recorder worth $807 thousand in 2024, mainly to Israel, France, South Africa.
What is the HS code for audio recorder?
Audio recorder falls under HS heading 8519 (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading audio recorder with the United Arab Emirates?
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