Electromagnets and holding devices imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $12.6 million (638 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.2 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 | $12.6M | 638 t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 425 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 287 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 428 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 254 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electromagnets and holding devices from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Italy (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 17% |
| China | $1.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 15% |
| Denmark | $766K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $671K | 5.3% |
| India | $517K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $496K | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $273K | 2.2% |
| Finland | $216K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.77 per kg, close to the world average of $20.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electromagnets and holding devices exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of electromagnets and holding devices by the United Arab Emirates reached $463 thousand in 2024 (23 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (31%), United States (21%), Turkey (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $142K | 31% |
| United States | $97K | 21% |
| Turkey | $84K | 18% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $28K | 6.1% |
| Greece | $14K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $12K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $10K | 2.1% |
| Seychelles | $8K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $8K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electromagnets and holding devices imports (HS 8505.90): 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 8505.90: Magnets: electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnets and holding devices imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electromagnets and holding devices worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 638 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnets and holding devices to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnets and holding devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electromagnets and holding devices to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electromagnets and holding devices?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnets and holding devices?
The HS code for electromagnets and holding devices is subheading 8505.90. 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 8505 page.
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