Clock radios imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported clock radios worth $5.7 million (177 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 150 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.5 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 | $5.7M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 342 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 436 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 490 t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 671 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports clock radios from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 79% |
| Austria | $719K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $184K | 3.2% |
| United States | $72K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $55K | 1% |
| France | $40K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $37K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $28K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.12 per kg, close to the world average of $27.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clock radios exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported clock radios worth $1.0 million (13 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (35%), Ireland (13%), Mexico (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $362K | 35% |
| Ireland | $138K | 13% |
| Mexico | $93K | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $67K | 6.4% |
| Norway | $56K | 5.3% |
| France | $45K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $31K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 2% |
| Italy | $19K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom clock radios imports (HS 8527.92): 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 8527.92: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock.
Common questions
What is the value of clock radios imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported clock radios worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply clock radios to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Austria (13%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 958% on the year.
What is the average import price of clock radios per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.12 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $27.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clock radios to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export clock radios?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and Mexico. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for clock radios?
The HS code for clock radios is subheading 8527.92. 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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