Electric hair dryers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hair dryers by the United Arab Emirates reached $56.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $56.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $63.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 825 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric hair dryers from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Singapore (20%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.5M | 45% |
| Singapore | $11.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.0M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2% |
| Thailand | $807K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $743K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $165K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.54 per kg, 27% below the world average of $22.68, 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.
Electric hair dryers exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million of electric hair dryers in 2024 (76 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Georgia (34%), Czech Republic (31%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $1.7M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 31% |
| Hong Kong | $483K | 9.7% |
| Israel | $310K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $304K | 6.1% |
| Hungary | $242K | 4.9% |
| Kuwait | $92K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $73K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric hair dryers imports (HS 8516.31): 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 8516.31: Hair-dressing apparatus: electro-thermic hair dryers.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hair dryers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric hair dryers worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hair dryers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Singapore (20%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hair dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.54 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $22.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hair dryers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2023 at $63.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric hair dryers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, the Czech Republic and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hair dryers?
The HS code for electric hair dryers is subheading 8516.31. 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 8516 page.
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