Headphones and earphones imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of headphones and earphones by the United Arab Emirates reached $552.3 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.41 billion.
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 | $552.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.41B | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $601.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $616.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $531.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $790.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $374.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $151.8M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports headphones and earphones from
Most of the value came from United States (28%), Singapore (26%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $154.3M | 28% |
| Singapore | $143.9M | 26% |
| China | $73.2M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $40.8M | 7.4% |
| India | $28.8M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $23.6M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.7M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $19.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $9.9M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $103.19 per kg, close to the world average of $100.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Headphones and earphones exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $43.6 million of headphones and earphones in 2024 (510 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (25%), Georgia (18%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+570% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $10.7M | 25% |
| Georgia | $7.7M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 15% |
| Israel | $4.4M | 10% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 6.6% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 5.4% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| United States | $637K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported headphones and earphones worth $552.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($154.3 million), followed by Singapore (26%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $103.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $100.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $151.8 million in 2017 to $552.3 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2023 at $1.41 billion. Over 8 years the average was $628.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export headphones and earphones?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $43.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Georgia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $508.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. 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 8518 page.
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