Engine alternators and generators imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $39.2 million of engine alternators and generators in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 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 | $39.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports engine alternators and generators from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (13%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 38% |
| United States | $5.2M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $4.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $849K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $815K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $814K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $752K | 1.9% |
| India | $542K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.21 per kg, 22% below the world average of $15.62, 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.
Engine alternators and generators exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of engine alternators and generators by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.9 million in 2024 (275 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (32%), United States (10%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $598K | 32% |
| United States | $190K | 10% |
| Germany | $183K | 9.8% |
| Hong Kong | $182K | 9.8% |
| Seychelles | $178K | 9.6% |
| Malaysia | $145K | 7.8% |
| Angola | $68K | 3.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $59K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $40K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates engine alternators and generators imports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported engine alternators and generators worth $39.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine alternators and generators to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.21 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $15.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engine alternators and generators to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $39.2 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $47.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export engine alternators and generators?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 page.
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