Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $33.2 million in 2024 (630 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 71% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $146.1 million.
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 | $33.2M | 630 t |
| 2023 | $113.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $129.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $120.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $89.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $125.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $146.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 225 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (35%), China (15%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.7M | 35% |
| China | $5.0M | 15% |
| France | $2.6M | 8% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $812K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $609K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $549K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.68 per kg, 42% below the world average of $90.29, 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 signalling apparatus (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of electric signalling apparatus (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.6 million in 2024 (99 tonnes). Most of it went to Senegal (40%), Netherlands (13%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $1.9M | 40% |
| Netherlands | $618K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $418K | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $245K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $201K | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $175K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $149K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 2.9% |
| India | $106K | 2.3% |
| United States | $94K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): 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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $33.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 630 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by China (15%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.68 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $90.29 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 signalling apparatus (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $33.2 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $146.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric signalling apparatus (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, the Netherlands and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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