Electric space heating systems imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electric space heating systems worth $18.8 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $18.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 621 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric space heating systems from
Most of the value came from China (50%), United States (26%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 50% |
| United States | $4.9M | 26% |
| India | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $725K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $638K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $498K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $307K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $204K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $135K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $126K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.17 per kg, close to the world average of $9.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric space heating systems exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported electric space heating systems worth $1.1 million (171 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (42%), Kuwait (37%), India (3%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+778% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric space heating systems imports (HS 8516.29): 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 8516.29: Heating apparatus: electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators).
Common questions
What is the value of electric space heating systems imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric space heating systems worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric space heating systems to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (26%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric space heating systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $9.67 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 space heating systems to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric space heating systems?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Kuwait and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric space heating systems?
The HS code for electric space heating systems is subheading 8516.29. 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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