Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $213.4 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 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 | $213.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $200.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $184.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $179.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $184.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $211.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $211.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $165.7M | 8.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Germany (18%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $39.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $20.4M | 9.6% |
| India | $18.6M | 8.7% |
| United States | $12.7M | 6% |
| Italy | $11.1M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $9.8M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $7.6M | 3.6% |
| France | $5.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.42 per kg, 29% below the world average of $35.57, 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 switching apparatus (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $172.4 million of electrical switching apparatus (other) in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $109.4M | 64% |
| Singapore | $18.3M | 11% |
| Japan | $14.6M | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $7.4M | 4.3% |
| India | $3.4M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 1% |
| Senegal | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electrical switching apparatus (other) imports (HS 8536.90): 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $213.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($45.7 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.42 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.7 million in 2017 to $213.4 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $193.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electrical switching apparatus (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $172.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and Japan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $41.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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 8536 page.
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