Coaxial cable imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported coaxial cable worth $310.2 million (50.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $310.2M | 50.5K t |
| 2023 | $338.6M | 69.6K t |
| 2022 | $345.2M | 68.9K t |
| 2021 | $209.1M | 47.2K t |
| 2020 | $273.6M | 71.5K t |
| 2019 | $321.4M | 77.1K t |
| 2018 | $330.6M | 74.4K t |
| 2017 | $56.9M | 11.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coaxial cable from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $252.1M | 81% |
| China | $25.8M | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $15.2M | 4.9% |
| United States | $4.4M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 0.9% |
| France | $2.8M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $964K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $808K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $607K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $591K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 48% below the world average of $11.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coaxial cable exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $25.8 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $20.8M | 80% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Bahrain | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Australia | $326K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $227K | 0.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $178K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $122K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $121K | 0.5% |
| Benin | $115K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $112K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coaxial cable worth $310.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 225 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($252.1 million), followed by China (8%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.9 million in 2017 to $310.2 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. The peak was 2022 at $345.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coaxial cable?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $284.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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