Alkaline primary batteries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported alkaline primary batteries worth $9.4 million (745 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.7 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 | $9.4M | 745 t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 870 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 8.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alkaline primary batteries from
India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.1M | 65% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 12% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $264K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $182K | 1.9% |
| United States | $159K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $158K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $112K | 1.2% |
| France | $61K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $55K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.61 per kg, 509% above the world average of $2.07. 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.
Alkaline primary batteries exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million of alkaline primary batteries in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (25%), Mozambique (21%), Seychelles (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $279K | 25% |
| Mozambique | $241K | 21% |
| Seychelles | $153K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 5.8% |
| Uganda | $41K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $39K | 3.4% |
| Georgia | $39K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 3.3% |
| Maldives | $34K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $30K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alkaline primary batteries worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 745 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (12%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024, 509% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alkaline primary batteries?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Mozambique and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. 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 8506 page.
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