Electrical test instruments imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $18.3 million of electrical test instruments in 2024 (65 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $54.3 million.
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 | $18.3M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $54.3M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 49 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 25 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electrical test instruments from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), Sweden (15%), Austria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 30% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 15% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 11% |
| India | $1.6M | 8.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 7% |
| China | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $590K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $498K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $365K | 2% |
| Germany | $362K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $281.44 per kg, 41% above the world average of $199.77. 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 test instruments exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of electrical test instruments by the United Arab Emirates reached $727 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (40%), China (18%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $289K | 40% |
| China | $132K | 18% |
| India | $111K | 15% |
| Austria | $41K | 5.6% |
| United States | $30K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 3.2% |
| France | $15K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $13K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $9K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $8K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electrical test instruments imports (HS 9030.89): 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 9030.89: Instruments and apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical test instruments imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electrical test instruments worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical test instruments to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Sweden (15%) and Austria (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical test instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $281.44 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $199.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical test instruments to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2021 at $54.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electrical test instruments?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $727 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, China and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical test instruments?
The HS code for electrical test instruments is subheading 9030.89. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9030 page.
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