Portable radios with recorder imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable radios with recorder by the United Kingdom reached $11.9 million in 2024 (470 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.3 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 | $11.9M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 454 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 391 t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 865 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 688 t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports portable radios with recorder from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 84% |
| Hong Kong | $626K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $280K | 2.4% |
| United States | $206K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $152K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $130K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $123K | 1% |
| Norway | $76K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $70K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $43K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.33 per kg, 178% above the world average of $9.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable radios with recorder exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported portable radios with recorder worth $761 thousand (17 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (24%), Israel (14%), Ireland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $186K | 25% |
| Israel | $105K | 14% |
| Ireland | $82K | 11% |
| Angola | $73K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $69K | 9.1% |
| United States | $42K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $38K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 4.4% |
| France | $19K | 2.4% |
| China | $15K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom portable radios with recorder imports (HS 8527.13): 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 8527.13: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of portable radios with recorder imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported portable radios with recorder worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios with recorder to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (5%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.33 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $9.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable radios with recorder to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export portable radios with recorder?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $761 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Israel and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable radios with recorder?
The HS code for portable radios with recorder is subheading 8527.13. 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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