Evaporative air coolers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $20.7 million of evaporative air coolers in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.7 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 | $20.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 431 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports evaporative air coolers from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), United States (38%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 41% |
| United States | $7.9M | 38% |
| India | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $942K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $477K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $351K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $280K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $208K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $104K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.20 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporative air coolers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported evaporative air coolers worth $231 thousand (46 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (38%), Pakistan (13%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $89K | 39% |
| Pakistan | $30K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 6.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $14K | 6.3% |
| Gambia | $12K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $9K | 3.7% |
| Angola | $8K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $8K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates evaporative air coolers imports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported evaporative air coolers worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative air coolers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (38%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.20 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative air coolers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. The peak was 2023 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export evaporative air coolers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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