🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of computer: 2024 trade data
Imports of computer by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.24 billion in 2024 (56.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.25 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of computer by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.24B | 56.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.25B | 96.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.63B | 81.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.05B | 71.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.49B | 68.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.44B | 52.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.67B | 62.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.73B | 21.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports computer from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United States (21%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.62B | 44% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.69B | 21% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $586.5M | 7.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $353.5M | 4.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $258.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $232.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $224.4M | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $206.3M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $147.7M | 1.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $131.8M | 1.6% |
Types of computer under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | 63% |
| 8471.50 | Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same… | 17% |
| 8471.70 | Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units | 6.2% |
| 8471.49 | Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41 | 4.1% |
| 8471.41 | Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not… | 3.7% |
| 8471.60 | Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing | 2.6% |
| 8471.80 | Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70 | 2.6% |
| 8471.90 | Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere… | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price of computer
The average declared value was about $146.29 per kg, 38% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports computer
The United Arab Emirates exported $348.2 million of computer in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Netherlands (10%), Kuwait (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $52.3M | 15% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $33.1M | 9.5% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $32.5M | 9.3% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $27.1M | 7.8% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $22.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $17.1M | 4.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $16.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $15.6M | 4.5% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $13.5M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $12.6M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Computer trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of computer imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported computer worth $8.24 billion in 2024 (56.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import computer from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (44%), United States (21%), Hong Kong (7%).
What is the average import price of computer in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $146.29 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $236.75 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export computer?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported computer worth $348.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for computer?
Computer falls under HS heading 8471 (Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto d). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading computer with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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