Digital multimeters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported digital multimeters worth $6.0 million (93 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% 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 | $6.0M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 104 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 34 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports digital multimeters from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), United States (16%), Japan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 20% |
| United States | $956K | 16% |
| Japan | $774K | 13% |
| Germany | $672K | 11% |
| Austria | $466K | 7.8% |
| India | $466K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $363K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 4.7% |
| Luxembourg | $150K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $117K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.43 per kg, close to the world average of $58.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Digital multimeters exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported digital multimeters worth $439 thousand (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (25%), Angola (24%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $112K | 25% |
| Angola | $105K | 24% |
| Kenya | $60K | 14% |
| United States | $43K | 9.8% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 3.1% |
| India | $10K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 2.2% |
| Maldives | $9K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $9K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates digital multimeters imports (HS 9030.31): 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 9030.31: Multimeters: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device.
Common questions
What is the value of digital multimeters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported digital multimeters worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply digital multimeters to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of digital multimeters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.43 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $58.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of digital multimeters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export digital multimeters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $439 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Angola and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for digital multimeters?
The HS code for digital multimeters is subheading 9030.31. 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 9030 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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