Car radios with recorder imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported car radios with recorder worth $2.59 billion (29.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 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 | $2.59B | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.33B | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.32B | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.10B | 24.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.96B | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.49B | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.62B | 34.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.10B | 41.3K t |
Where the United States imports car radios with recorder from
Most of the value came from Mexico (46%), South Korea (15%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.19B | 46% |
| South Korea | $396.9M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $389.2M | 15% |
| Thailand | $281.9M | 11% |
| Hungary | $167.5M | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $57.1M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $46.4M | 1.8% |
| China | $25.1M | 1% |
| Portugal | $10.4M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.80 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 States
The United States exported $478.3 million of car radios with recorder in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 127 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $427.2M | 89% |
| Canada | $29.2M | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $5.3M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $2.7M | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| Austria | $646K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $634K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $523K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported car radios with recorder worth $2.59 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 48% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply car radios with recorder to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.19 billion), followed by South Korea (15%) and Malaysia (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of car radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.80 per kg in 2024, 14% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.10 billion in 2017 to $2.59 billion in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $3.10 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.44 billion a year.
Does the United States also export car radios with recorder?
Yes. The United States exported $478.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Iraq. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.11 billion 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.
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