Radio remote control apparatus imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported radio remote control apparatus worth $134.6 million (914 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $134.6M | 914 t |
| 2023 | $149.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $134.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $120.2M | 937 t |
| 2020 | $117.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $120.2M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $112.5M | 524 t |
| 2017 | $116.6M | 537 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports radio remote control apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Germany (19%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.4M | 37% |
| Germany | $25.3M | 19% |
| United States | $13.0M | 9.6% |
| Israel | $7.9M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| France | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 2% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $147.27 per kg, close to the world average of $159.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radio remote control apparatus exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported radio remote control apparatus worth $37.6 million (163 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Japan (13%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 11% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 8.3% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom radio remote control apparatus imports (HS 8526.92): 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 8526.92: Radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio remote control apparatus imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported radio remote control apparatus worth $134.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 914 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio remote control apparatus to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($49.4 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio remote control apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $147.27 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $159.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio remote control apparatus to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116.6 million in 2017 to $134.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $149.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export radio remote control apparatus?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $37.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Japan and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $97.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio remote control apparatus?
The HS code for radio remote control apparatus is subheading 8526.92. 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 8526 page.
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