Color television sets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported color television sets worth $632.2 million (30.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.00 billion.
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 | $632.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2023 | $897.2M | 48.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.00B | 48.3K t |
| 2021 | $927.5M | 40.3K t |
| 2020 | $711.3M | 39.3K t |
| 2019 | $839.8M | 42.5K t |
| 2018 | $997.9M | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $615.2M | 19.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports color television sets from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Egypt (32%), Indonesia (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $274.4M | 43% |
| Egypt | $201.2M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $68.4M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $60.6M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $7.1M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $4.3M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $2.8M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 0.3% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.90 per kg, close to the world average of $23.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Color television sets exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported color television sets worth $13.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Georgia (42%), Seychelles (15%), Tanzania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $5.6M | 42% |
| Seychelles | $1.9M | 15% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 10% |
| Senegal | $597K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $575K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $486K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $348K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $347K | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $195K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $188K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates color television sets imports (HS 8528.72): 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 8528.72: Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.
Common questions
What is the value of color television sets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported color television sets worth $632.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply color television sets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($274.4 million), followed by Egypt (32%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of color television sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.90 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $23.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of color television sets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $615.2 million in 2017 to $632.2 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $1.00 billion. Over 8 years the average was $828.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export color television sets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, the Seychelles and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $619.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for color television sets?
The HS code for color television sets is subheading 8528.72. 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 8528 page.
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