Electric heating resistors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electric heating resistors worth $21.4 million (922 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $21.4M | 922 t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 641 t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 736 t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 593 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 372 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric heating resistors from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), China (22%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.0M | 28% |
| China | $4.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 10% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| India | $965K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $669K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $641K | 3% |
| South Korea | $624K | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $427K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.25 per kg, close to the world average of $21.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric heating resistors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported electric heating resistors worth $1.7 million (86 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (44%), Austria (10%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $744K | 44% |
| Austria | $172K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $147K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $126K | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $68K | 4.1% |
| Israel | $50K | 3% |
| Slovenia | $49K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $44K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $33K | 2% |
| South Africa | $31K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric heating resistors imports (HS 8516.80): 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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric heating resistors worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 922 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.25 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $21.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric heating resistors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric heating resistors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Austria and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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