🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of electrical parts: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $352.0 million of electrical parts in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $470.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of electrical parts by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $352.0M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $449.9M | 28.5K t |
| 2022 | $397.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $408.0M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $386.8M | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $470.5M | 32.2K t |
| 2018 | $460.6M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $345.8M | 23.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electrical parts from
Most of the value came from China (23%), India (16%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $79.7M | 23% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $56.6M | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $47.4M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $25.1M | 7.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $21.0M | 6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.1M | 4.9% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $16.1M | 4.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $14.3M | 4.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $8.3M | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $6.1M | 1.7% |
Types of electrical parts under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 80% |
| 8538.10 | Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their… | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price of electrical parts
The average declared value was about $16.06 per kg, 35% below the world average of $24.56, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports electrical parts
Exports of electrical parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $52.6 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $32.5M | 62% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $3.5M | 6.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $715K | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $656K | 1.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $629K | 1.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $570K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Electrical parts trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electrical parts worth $352.0 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import electrical parts from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (23%), India (16%), Germany (13%).
What is the average import price of electrical parts in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $16.06 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $24.56 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export electrical parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported electrical parts worth $52.6 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
Electrical parts falls under HS heading 8538 (Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading electrical parts with the United Arab Emirates?
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