Desktop computers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of desktop computers by the United Arab Emirates reached $306.0 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $413.4 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 | $306.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $398.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $413.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $293.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $234.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $217.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $215.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $102.5M | 784 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports desktop computers from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Singapore (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $138.1M | 45% |
| Singapore | $59.1M | 19% |
| United States | $39.0M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $15.6M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $7.2M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.88 per kg, 43% below the world average of $113.21, 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.
Desktop computers exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of desktop computers by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.0 million in 2024 (615 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (30%), Uzbekistan (13%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+837% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.6M | 30% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.1M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $2.7M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.4M | 9.5% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 6% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $937K | 3.8% |
| Senegal | $859K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $526K | 2.1% |
| Seychelles | $502K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates desktop computers imports (HS 8471.41): 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 8471.41: Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30.
Common questions
What is the value of desktop computers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported desktop computers worth $306.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply desktop computers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($138.1 million), followed by Singapore (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of desktop computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.88 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $113.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of desktop computers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.5 million in 2017 to $306.0 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. The peak was 2022 at $413.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $272.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export desktop computers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Uzbekistan and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $281.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for desktop computers?
The HS code for desktop computers is subheading 8471.41. 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.
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