Glass insulators imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass insulators by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (830 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 279% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 830 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $400K | 99 t |
| 2021 | $508K | 152 t |
| 2020 | $381K | 86 t |
| 2019 | $358K | 106 t |
| 2018 | $507K | 70 t |
| 2017 | $294K | 105 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glass insulators from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.6M | 91% |
| Canada | $174K | 4.4% |
| China | $89K | 2.3% |
| India | $54K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 63% above the world average of $2.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates glass insulators imports (HS 8546.10): 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 8546.10: Electrical insulators: of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass insulators imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glass insulators worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 830 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 279% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass insulators to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Canada (4%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass insulators to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $294 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $927 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for glass insulators?
The HS code for glass insulators is subheading 8546.10. 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 8546 page.
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