Electrical switches imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electrical switches worth $184.4 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 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 | $184.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $202.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $170.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $148.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $135.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $141.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $136.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $111.9M | 5.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electrical switches from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (12%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $22.0M | 12% |
| United States | $17.7M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13.9M | 7.6% |
| India | $12.6M | 6.8% |
| France | $11.1M | 6% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 5.6% |
| Finland | $7.5M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.82 per kg, 48% below the world average of $51.50, 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.
Electrical switches exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.4 million of electrical switches in 2024 (801 tonnes). Most of it went to Japan (18%), Kuwait (10%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.1M | 18% |
| Kuwait | $628K | 9.8% |
| Germany | $500K | 7.8% |
| Seychelles | $488K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $390K | 6.1% |
| Qatar | $355K | 5.5% |
| India | $308K | 4.8% |
| Nigeria | $264K | 4.1% |
| Tanzania | $206K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electrical switches worth $184.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($57.5 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.82 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.9 million in 2017 to $184.4 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $202.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electrical switches?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Kuwait and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $177.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. 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 8536 page.
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