Radios with recorder imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported radios with recorder worth $34.9 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 193 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.1 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 | $34.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $74.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.3M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports radios with recorder from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.5M | 96% |
| India | $399K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $360K | 1% |
| Germany | $166K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $98K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $79K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $72K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $48K | 0.1% |
| United States | $41K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 41% below the world average of $13.32, 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.
Radios with recorder exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $200 thousand of radios with recorder in 2024 (16 tonnes). Georgia alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $103K | 52% |
| Sri Lanka | $41K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 11% |
| Seychelles | $14K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $6K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $6K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 2.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates radios with recorder imports (HS 8527.91): 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 8527.91: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radios with recorder imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported radios with recorder worth $34.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 193 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply radios with recorder to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by India (1%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radios with recorder to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.3 million in 2017 to $34.9 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $74.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export radios with recorder?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $200 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for radios with recorder?
The HS code for radios with recorder is subheading 8527.91. 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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