Electric light fixture imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electric light fixture worth $579.4 million (42.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 47% more than in 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 | $579.4M | 42.6K t |
| 2023 | $393.3M | 39.5K t |
| 2022 | $328.8M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $331.4M | 38.4K t |
| 2020 | $309.8M | 38.0K t |
| 2019 | $369.8M | 42.2K t |
| 2018 | $363.0M | 38.8K t |
| 2017 | $432.9M | 33.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric light fixture from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $442.0M | 76% |
| Germany | $33.2M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $19.4M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $15.1M | 2.6% |
| United States | $9.1M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $7.2M | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 0.8% |
| Poland | $4.3M | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $3.8M | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.60 per kg, close to the world average of $16.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric light fixture exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported electric light fixture worth $6.7 million (748 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (20%), Georgia (7%), Bahrain (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 20% |
| Georgia | $451K | 6.7% |
| Bahrain | $450K | 6.7% |
| Kenya | $431K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 6.2% |
| Seychelles | $356K | 5.3% |
| Kuwait | $338K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $246K | 3.7% |
| India | $216K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $216K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric light fixture imports (HS 9405.40): 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 9405.40: Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of electric light fixture imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric light fixture worth $579.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric light fixture to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($442.0 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric light fixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $16.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric light fixture to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $432.9 million in 2017 to $579.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $388.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric light fixture?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Georgia and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $572.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric light fixture?
The HS code for electric light fixture is subheading 9405.40. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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