Christmas light imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of christmas light by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (250 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $2.4M | 250 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 315 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 397 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 332 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 326 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 415 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports christmas light from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 69% |
| Italy | $410K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 2.8% |
| United States | $55K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $44K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.8% |
| France | $30K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $19K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.70 per kg, close to the world average of $10.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates christmas light imports (HS 9405.30): 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 9405.30: Lighting sets: of a kind used for Christmas trees.
Common questions
What is the value of christmas light imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported christmas light worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply christmas light to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of christmas light per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.70 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $10.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of christmas light to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for christmas light?
The HS code for christmas light is subheading 9405.30. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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