Electric water heaters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $78.9 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less 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 | $78.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $85.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $66.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $69.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $67.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2017 | $49.6M | 13.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric water heaters from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), China (32%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $25.3M | 32% |
| China | $25.2M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.5M | 13% |
| Egypt | $4.0M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| United States | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $966K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $928K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $572K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.44 per kg, 42% below the world average of $7.63, 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 water heaters exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported electric water heaters worth $4.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (22%), Morocco (11%), Bahrain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.1M | 22% |
| Morocco | $542K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $539K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $512K | 11% |
| Uruguay | $350K | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $280K | 5.8% |
| Seychelles | $218K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $195K | 4% |
| Uganda | $179K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $164K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric water heaters worth $78.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by China (32%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.44 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $7.63 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 water heaters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.6 million in 2017 to $78.9 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $85.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric water heaters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Morocco and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $74.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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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