Circuit protection devices imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of circuit protection devices by the United Arab Emirates reached $68.6 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 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 | $68.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $84.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $73.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $69.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $65.0M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports circuit protection devices from
Most of the value came from Germany (15%), Sweden (13%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.2M | 15% |
| Sweden | $9.0M | 13% |
| China | $8.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 10% |
| Bulgaria | $6.0M | 8.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 5% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.65 per kg, close to the world average of $44.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Circuit protection devices exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $9.1 million of circuit protection devices in 2024 (188 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (37%), Nigeria (33%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Malta grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 37% |
| Nigeria | $3.0M | 33% |
| Kuwait | $852K | 9.3% |
| Qatar | $658K | 7.2% |
| Malta | $469K | 5.1% |
| Philippines | $166K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $102K | 1.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $93K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates circuit protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported circuit protection devices worth $68.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Sweden (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.65 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $44.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.0 million in 2017 to $68.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $84.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export circuit protection devices?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $59.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. 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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