🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of radio receiver: 2024 trade data
Imports of radio receiver by the United Arab Emirates reached $69.1 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $134.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of radio receiver by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $74.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $134.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $64.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $86.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $92.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $116.0M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports radio receiver from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $52.2M | 76% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $5.2M | 7.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $4.4M | 6.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $878K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $569K | 0.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $496K | 0.7% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $424K | 0.6% |
Types of radio receiver under HS 8527
| 8527.91 | Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus | 51% |
| 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… | 22% |
| 8527.13 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined… | 17% |
| 8527.99 | Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock | 4.5% |
| 8527.29 | Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: not combined with sound… | 3.4% |
| 8527.19 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1 | 2.9% |
| 8527.92 | Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock | 0.2% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price of radio receiver
The average declared value was about $8.95 per kg, 73% below the world average of $33.05, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports radio receiver
Exports of radio receiver by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.7 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.5M | 55% |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $269K | 9.9% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $125K | 4.6% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $122K | 4.5% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $96K | 3.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $92K | 3.4% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $61K | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $60K | 2.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $45K | 1.7% |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | $42K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Radio receiver trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported radio receiver worth $69.1 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import radio receiver from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (76%), Thailand (8%), Indonesia (6%).
What is the average import price of radio receiver in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $8.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $33.05 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export radio receiver?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported radio receiver worth $2.7 million in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Central African Republic, South Africa.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
Radio receiver falls under HS heading 8527 (Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reprod). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading radio receiver with the United Arab Emirates?
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