Audio amplifiers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported audio amplifiers worth $38.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% 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 | $38.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 718 t |
| 2018 | $31.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 441 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports audio amplifiers from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Germany (7%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 45% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.8M | 7.4% |
| France | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $999K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $809K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.07 per kg, 51% below the world average of $55.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Audio amplifiers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported audio amplifiers worth $2.0 million (57 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (27%), Germany (23%), Hong Kong (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+820% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $528K | 27% |
| Germany | $462K | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $373K | 19% |
| Uzbekistan | $121K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $101K | 5.1% |
| India | $89K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 3.3% |
| Seychelles | $36K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates audio amplifiers imports (HS 8518.40): 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 8518.40: Amplifiers: audio-frequency electric.
Common questions
What is the value of audio amplifiers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported audio amplifiers worth $38.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio amplifiers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio amplifiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.07 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $55.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of audio amplifiers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $38.2 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $46.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export audio amplifiers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Germany and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $36.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio amplifiers?
The HS code for audio amplifiers is subheading 8518.40. 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 8518 page.
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