Portable radios with recorder imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $63.3 million of portable radios with recorder in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $197.6 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 | $63.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $125.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $197.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $153.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $121.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.1M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports portable radios with recorder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.8M | 88% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $989K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $790K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $409K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $397K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $372K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $318K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.93 per kg, 24% below the world average of $9.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 States
In 2024, the United States exported portable radios with recorder worth $5.3 million (939 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (28%), Canada (13%), El Salvador (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.5M | 28% |
| Canada | $710K | 13% |
| El Salvador | $278K | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $258K | 4.9% |
| China | $249K | 4.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $217K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $206K | 3.9% |
| Guatemala | $144K | 2.7% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $117K | 2.2% |
| Chile | $110K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported portable radios with recorder worth $63.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable radios with recorder to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($55.8 million), followed by Australia (2%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.93 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $9.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable radios with recorder to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.1 million in 2017 to $63.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $197.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $104.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export portable radios with recorder?
Yes. The United States exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and El Salvador. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $58.0 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?
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