Diodes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.5 million of diodes in 2024 (94 tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $5.5M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 175 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 94 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports diodes from
Most of the value came from China (39%), India (27%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 39% |
| India | $1.5M | 27% |
| South Africa | $426K | 7.7% |
| United States | $424K | 7.7% |
| Israel | $273K | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $197K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $104K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $56K | 1% |
| France | $52K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.55 per kg, 111% above the world average of $27.73. 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.
Diodes exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $983 thousand of diodes in 2024 (104 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (46%), India (21%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $447K | 46% |
| India | $209K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $61K | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $26K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $26K | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $16K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates diodes imports (HS 8541.10): 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of diodes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported diodes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply diodes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (27%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of diodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.55 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $27.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diodes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export diodes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $983 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10. 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 8541 page.
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