Radios with recorder imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported radios with recorder worth $152.7 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 193 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $438.0 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 | $152.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $187.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $295.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $275.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $289.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $334.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $391.3M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $438.0M | 23.1K t |
Where the United States imports radios with recorder from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Malaysia (27%), Vietnam (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $59.4M | 39% |
| Malaysia | $41.2M | 27% |
| Vietnam | $27.5M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $9.1M | 6% |
| Canada | $7.4M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $502K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $131K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $99K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.61 per kg, 77% above the world average of $13.32. 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.
Radios with recorder exports from the United States
The United States exported $9.5 million of radios with recorder in 2024 (330 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 109 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), Mexico (22%), United Kingdom (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.0M | 31% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $373K | 3.9% |
| France | $360K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $261K | 2.8% |
| India | $252K | 2.7% |
| Venezuela | $249K | 2.6% |
| Macao | $183K | 1.9% |
| Saint Maarten | $176K | 1.9% |
| Cambodia | $157K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States radios with recorder imports (HS 8527.91): 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 8527.91: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radios with recorder imported by the United States?
The United States imported radios with recorder worth $152.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 193 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply radios with recorder to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($59.4 million), followed by Malaysia (27%) and Vietnam (18%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.61 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $13.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radios with recorder to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $438.0 million in 2017 to $152.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $438.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $295.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export radios with recorder?
Yes. The United States exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $143.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for radios with recorder?
The HS code for radios with recorder is subheading 8527.91. 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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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