Radio remote control apparatus imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported radio remote control apparatus worth $1.34 billion (6.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Value fell 8% from 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 | $1.34B | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.33B | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.25B | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.06B | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.20B | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $981.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $797.4M | 4.9K t |
Where the United States imports radio remote control apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Mexico (21%), Vietnam (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $661.7M | 49% |
| Mexico | $283.7M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $99.6M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $79.2M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $32.7M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $31.6M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $27.8M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $25.3M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $8.8M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.48 per kg, 25% above the world average of $159.13. 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.
Radio remote control apparatus exports from the United States
Exports of radio remote control apparatus by the United States reached $297.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 168 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (38%), South Korea (10%), Canada (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $112.2M | 38% |
| South Korea | $29.8M | 10% |
| Canada | $19.8M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $19.2M | 6.5% |
| China | $17.8M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $11.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $7.9M | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $7.1M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $5.9M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported radio remote control apparatus worth $1.34 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio remote control apparatus to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($661.7 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 83 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of radio remote control apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.48 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $159.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio remote control apparatus to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $797.4 million in 2017 to $1.34 billion in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $1.47 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.18 billion a year.
Does the United States also export radio remote control apparatus?
Yes. The United States exported $297.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.05 billion 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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