Car radios with recorder imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported car radios with recorder worth $15.1 million (380 tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $43.4 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 | $15.1M | 380 t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 903 t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 698 t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 759 t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 880 t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 995 t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports car radios with recorder from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (34%), Indonesia (25%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.2M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $3.7M | 25% |
| China | $3.4M | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| New Zealand | $568K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $408K | 2.7% |
| India | $223K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $130K | 0.9% |
| United States | $118K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.69 per kg, 49% below the world average of $78.07, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car radios with recorder exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported car radios with recorder worth $1.7 million (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 86% |
| South Africa | $125K | 7.2% |
| Seychelles | $22K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $17K | 1% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.4% |
| France | $7K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates car radios with recorder imports (HS 8527.21): 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 8527.21: Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of car radios with recorder imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported car radios with recorder worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 380 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply car radios with recorder to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Indonesia (25%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of car radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.69 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $78.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car radios with recorder to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export car radios with recorder?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, South Africa and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for car radios with recorder?
The HS code for car radios with recorder is subheading 8527.21. 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.
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