Electrical machinery parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $94.1 million in 2024 (788 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% 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 | $94.1M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $68.1M | 906 t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 901 t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 681 t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 570 t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 731 t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 322 t |
| 2017 | $78.0M | 744 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electrical machinery parts from
United States alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $50.8M | 54% |
| China | $24.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $932K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $119.52 per kg, 148% above the world average of $48.22. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical machinery parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of electrical machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.3 million in 2024 (21 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (37%), South Korea (24%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $843K | 37% |
| South Korea | $542K | 24% |
| United States | $213K | 9.3% |
| Singapore | $139K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 4.2% |
| China | $68K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $45K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 1.7% |
| Seychelles | $34K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electrical machinery parts imports (HS 8543.90): 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 8543.90: Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electrical machinery parts worth $94.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($50.8 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $119.52 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $48.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.0 million in 2017 to $94.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electrical machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, South Korea and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $91.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery parts?
The HS code for electrical machinery parts is subheading 8543.90. 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 8543 page.
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