🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of computer parts: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $478.5 million of computer parts in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $681.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of computer parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $681.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $569.4M | 24.4K t |
| 2021 | $497.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $431.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $421.4M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $418.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $347.6M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports computer parts from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), China (23%), Hong Kong (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $155.2M | 32% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $111.6M | 23% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $62.0M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $43.2M | 9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $16.5M | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $8.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $7.8M | 1.6% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $6.6M | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $6.5M | 1.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.9M | 1.2% |
Types of computer parts under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 79% |
| 8473.50 | Machines: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of the… | 15% |
| 8473.29 | Machinery: parts and accessories of the machines of item no. 8470.30. 8470.50 or 8470.90 (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) | 4.4% |
| 8473.40 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8472 | 2.2% |
| 8473.21 | Calculating machines: parts and accessories of the electronic calculating machines of item no. 8470.10, 8470.21 or 8470.29 (other than covers… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price of computer parts
The average declared value was about $63.07 per kg, 52% below the world average of $132.75, 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 parts
The United Arab Emirates exported $47.9 million of computer parts in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (40%), Netherlands (16%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $19.0M | 40% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.6M | 16% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $4.3M | 9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 6.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.4M | 5% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $885K | 1.9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $841K | 1.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $774K | 1.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $548K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Computer parts trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported computer parts worth $478.5 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import computer parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (32%), China (23%), Hong Kong (13%).
What is the average import price of computer parts in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $63.07 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $132.75 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export computer parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported computer parts worth $47.9 million in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Netherlands, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
Computer parts falls under HS heading 8473 (Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading computer parts 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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