Car radios with recorder imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of car radios with recorder by the United Kingdom reached $25.8 million in 2024 (280 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $148.7 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 | $25.8M | 280 t |
| 2023 | $34.7M | 593 t |
| 2022 | $64.2M | 746 t |
| 2021 | $43.3M | 649 t |
| 2020 | $83.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $107.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $148.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $143.6M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports car radios with recorder from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (27%), China (24%), Thailand (10%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $7.0M | 27% |
| China | $6.3M | 24% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 9.6% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $872K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $751K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $726K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $559K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $92.32 per kg, close to the world average of $78.07.
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 Kingdom
Exports of car radios with recorder by the United Kingdom reached $3.5 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (15%), Netherlands (9%), Turkey (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $507K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $325K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $291K | 8.4% |
| United States | $279K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $205K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $195K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $156K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $149K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $113K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $112K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported car radios with recorder worth $25.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 280 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply car radios with recorder to the United Kingdom?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (24%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of car radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $92.32 per kg in 2024, 18% above 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143.6 million in 2017 to $25.8 million in 2024, a fall of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $148.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export car radios with recorder?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the Netherlands and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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