Control transformers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported control transformers worth $24.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 952 t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 940 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 709 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports control transformers from
Most of the value came from China (25%), India (17%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 25% |
| India | $4.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| France | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $968K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $645K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $426K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.06 per kg, 62% above the world average of $11.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Control transformers exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of control transformers by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.1 million in 2024 (380 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (36%), Ukraine (16%), Thailand (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $401K | 36% |
| Ukraine | $175K | 16% |
| Thailand | $142K | 13% |
| Italy | $74K | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $28K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 2.5% |
| United States | $25K | 2.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $22K | 2% |
| Uganda | $20K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $19K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates control transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported control transformers worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by India (17%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.06 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $11.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control transformers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export control transformers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Thailand. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. 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 8504 page.
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