Computer input/output units imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer input/output units by the United Arab Emirates reached $215.9 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $754.0 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 | $215.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $754.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $404.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $353.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $313.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $223.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $216.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $66.6M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports computer input/output units from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United States (14%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $94.1M | 44% |
| United States | $30.8M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $21.8M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.2M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $11.0M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $9.9M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.2M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.99 per kg, close to the world average of $47.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer input/output units exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $24.9 million of computer input/output units in 2024 (714 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (20%), Kuwait (20%), Nigeria (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $4.9M | 20% |
| Nigeria | $4.9M | 20% |
| United States | $4.3M | 17% |
| Lithuania | $860K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $519K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $346K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $316K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $287K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $276K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported computer input/output units worth $215.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($94.1 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 779% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.99 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $47.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer input/output units to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.6 million in 2017 to $215.9 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2023 at $754.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $318.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export computer input/output units?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $24.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Kuwait and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $191.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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