Counter parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of counter parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.0 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.4 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 | $4.0M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 41 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 59 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 31 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports counter parts from
Most of the value came from China (18%), Hong Kong (14%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+835% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $709K | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $570K | 14% |
| Germany | $524K | 13% |
| Japan | $297K | 7.4% |
| United States | $276K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $231K | 5.8% |
| France | $225K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $192K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $161K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.29 per kg, 27% below the world average of $75.57, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates counter parts imports (HS 9029.90): 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 9029.90: Meters and counters: parts and accessories for revolution and production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like: speed indicators, tachometers (excluding heading no. 9015), stroboscopes.
Common questions
What is the value of counter parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported counter parts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply counter parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($709 thousand), followed by Hong Kong (14%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of counter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.29 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $75.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of counter parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2020 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for counter parts?
The HS code for counter parts is subheading 9029.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9029 page.
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