Circuit breakers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported circuit breakers worth $173.8 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $314.2 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 | $173.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $314.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $255.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $233.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $218.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $261.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $245.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $124.7M | 5.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Italy (18%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.2M | 21% |
| Italy | $31.3M | 18% |
| India | $27.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 7.7% |
| France | $11.9M | 6.9% |
| Czech Republic | $9.3M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $7.3M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $7.3M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 3.5% |
| United States | $5.8M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.97 per kg, close to the world average of $29.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Circuit breakers exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million of circuit breakers in 2024 (184 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (32%), Seychelles (11%), Kenya (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+964% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $761K | 33% |
| Seychelles | $251K | 11% |
| Kenya | $169K | 7.2% |
| Pakistan | $123K | 5.3% |
| Israel | $117K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $110K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $94K | 4% |
| Egypt | $84K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 3.1% |
| Maldives | $68K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported circuit breakers worth $173.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($36.2 million), followed by Italy (18%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.97 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.7 million in 2017 to $173.8 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $314.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $228.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export circuit breakers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the Seychelles and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $171.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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