Portable radios (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported portable radios (other) worth $2.0 million (183 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 103 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports portable radios (other) from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Singapore (31%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $920K | 46% |
| Singapore | $623K | 31% |
| Indonesia | $236K | 12% |
| United States | $79K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $17K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.96 per kg, 44% below the world average of $19.57, 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.
Portable radios (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of portable radios (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $402 thousand in 2024 (78 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $269K | 67% |
| Burkina Faso | $42K | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 6.7% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $11K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $9K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $6K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $4K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates portable radios (other) imports (HS 8527.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8527.19: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1.
Common questions
What is the value of portable radios (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported portable radios (other) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($920 thousand), followed by Singapore (31%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 707% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.96 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $19.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portable radios (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export portable radios (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $402 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable radios (other)?
The HS code for portable radios (other) is subheading 8527.19. 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?
EximDataX rebuilds the United Arab Emirates trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World portable radios (other) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.