Aerials and antenna imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported aerials and antenna worth $57.0 million (974 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% 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 | $57.0M | 974 t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $52.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $70.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $62.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $52.8M | 6.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aerials and antenna from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), United Kingdom (11%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.7M | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 11% |
| China | $5.7M | 9.9% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 5.1% |
| France | $2.9M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.53 per kg, 66% above the world average of $35.17. 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.
Aerials and antenna exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million of aerials and antenna in 2024 (196 tonnes). Most of it went to India (21%), Sweden (16%), Benin (13%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $316K | 21% |
| Sweden | $246K | 16% |
| Benin | $198K | 13% |
| Nigeria | $150K | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $70K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $55K | 3.7% |
| Angola | $52K | 3.4% |
| Georgia | $46K | 3% |
| France | $38K | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aerials and antenna imports (HS 8529.10): 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 8529.10: Reception and transmission apparatus: aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith.
Common questions
What is the value of aerials and antenna imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aerials and antenna worth $57.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 974 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply aerials and antenna to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average import price of aerials and antenna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.53 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $35.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aerials and antenna to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.8 million in 2017 to $57.0 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $70.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aerials and antenna?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Sweden and Benin. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $55.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aerials and antenna?
The HS code for aerials and antenna is subheading 8529.10. 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 8529 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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