Base stations imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $34.3 million of base stations in 2024 (440 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $148.7 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 | $34.3M | 440 t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 314 t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 198 t |
| 2020 | $45.5M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $148.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $106.5M | 679 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports base stations from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 56% |
| United States | $5.4M | 16% |
| Denmark | $3.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 3% |
| Brazil | $903K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $310K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $279K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $246K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.93 per kg, close to the world average of $90.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base stations exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of base stations by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.9 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $5.7M | 84% |
| Zimbabwe | $678K | 9.9% |
| Singapore | $191K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $87K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $25K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $25K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $19K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported base stations worth $34.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 440 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Denmark (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.93 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $90.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base stations to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.5 million in 2017 to $34.3 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $148.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export base stations?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Zimbabwe and Singapore. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $27.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. 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 8517 page.
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