Broadcasting transmission equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.1 million of broadcasting transmission equipment in 2024 (65 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.3 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 | $13.1M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 185 t |
| 2022 | $22.9M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 78 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports broadcasting transmission equipment from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), India (18%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.7M | 28% |
| India | $2.3M | 18% |
| France | $1.6M | 12% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| Australia | $657K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $550K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $528K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $491K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $427K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $324K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.55 per kg, 659% above the world average of $26.28. 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.
Broadcasting transmission equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of broadcasting transmission equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $219 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritania (22%), Italy (11%), Spain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $49K | 22% |
| Italy | $23K | 11% |
| Spain | $23K | 11% |
| Seychelles | $19K | 8.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $17K | 7.6% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 6% |
| Togo | $11K | 4.9% |
| France | $5K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates broadcasting transmission equipment imports (HS 8525.50): 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 8525.50: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of broadcasting transmission equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported broadcasting transmission equipment worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply broadcasting transmission equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (18%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of broadcasting transmission equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.55 per kg in 2024, 659% above the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of broadcasting transmission equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export broadcasting transmission equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Italy and Spain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment?
The HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment is subheading 8525.50. 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 8525 page.
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