Cordless telephones imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cordless telephones by the United Arab Emirates reached $59.5 million in 2024 (285 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $78.9 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 | $59.5M | 285 t |
| 2023 | $49.6M | 689 t |
| 2022 | $76.7M | 784 t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 775 t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 664 t |
| 2018 | $78.9M | 865 t |
| 2017 | $56.1M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cordless telephones from
The largest suppliers were United States (44%), Hong Kong (19%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.1M | 44% |
| Hong Kong | $11.3M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 17% |
| China | $3.6M | 6.1% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $834K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $601K | 1% |
| Belgium | $102K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $209.24 per kg, 193% above the world average of $71.40. 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.
Cordless telephones exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million of cordless telephones in 2024 (119 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (39%), Senegal (25%), Zimbabwe (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cordless telephones imports (HS 8517.11): 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 8517.11: Line telephone sets with cordless handsets.
Common questions
What is the value of cordless telephones imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cordless telephones worth $59.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 210 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cordless telephones to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (19%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of cordless telephones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $209.24 per kg in 2024, 193% above the world average of $71.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cordless telephones to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.1 million in 2017 to $59.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $78.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cordless telephones?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Senegal and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $57.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cordless telephones?
The HS code for cordless telephones is subheading 8517.11. 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 8517 page.
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