Computer processing units imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer processing units by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.38 billion in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.73 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 | $1.38B | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.73B | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.46B | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.07B | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $953.9M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $936.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.03B | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $555.6M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from China (42%), United States (13%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $577.6M | 42% |
| United States | $182.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $129.6M | 9.4% |
| Czech Republic | $117.5M | 8.5% |
| Hong Kong | $89.5M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $82.1M | 6% |
| Hungary | $55.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $20.5M | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $19.7M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18.6M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $149.91 per kg, 47% below the world average of $281.76, 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.
Computer processing units exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported computer processing units worth $72.1 million (616 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (21%), United States (18%), Uzbekistan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $15.4M | 21% |
| United States | $13.0M | 18% |
| Uzbekistan | $9.7M | 14% |
| Nigeria | $6.4M | 8.9% |
| Kuwait | $5.5M | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: 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 housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported computer processing units worth $1.38 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($577.6 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $149.91 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $281.76 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 processing units to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $555.6 million in 2017 to $1.38 billion in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2023 at $1.73 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.14 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export computer processing units?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $72.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and Uzbekistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.31 billion a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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