Aircraft navigation equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $143.0 million of aircraft navigation equipment in 2024 (11 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 5% more 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 | $143.0M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $135.7M | 26 t |
| 2022 | $106.4M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $87.0M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $70.2M | 11 t |
| 2019 | $80.7M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $96.0M | 16 t |
| 2017 | $162.0M | 11 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aircraft navigation equipment from
United Kingdom alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $76.5M | 54% |
| South Korea | $21.3M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $13.2M | 9.2% |
| France | $7.9M | 5.5% |
| United States | $6.9M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $4.2M | 3% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 1% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13,488.76 per kg, 135% above the world average of $5,744.75. 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.
Aircraft navigation equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million of aircraft navigation equipment in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of it went to France (43%), Italy (19%), Spain (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 43% |
| Italy | $733K | 19% |
| Spain | $296K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $259K | 6.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $210K | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $189K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $123K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $68K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $58K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aircraft navigation equipment imports (HS 9014.20): 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 9014.20: Navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft navigation equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aircraft navigation equipment worth $143.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 179 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft navigation equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($76.5 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13,488.76 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $5,744.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aircraft navigation equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.0 million in 2017 to $143.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $162.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aircraft navigation equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Spain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $139.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft navigation equipment?
The HS code for aircraft navigation equipment is subheading 9014.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9014 page.
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