Heat pump units imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat pump units by the United Arab Emirates reached $20.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.1 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 | $20.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 991 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports heat pump units from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.0M | 83% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $734K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $336K | 1.6% |
| France | $266K | 1.3% |
| Slovakia | $200K | 1% |
| Germany | $167K | 0.8% |
| United States | $71K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $53K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.46 per kg, 38% below the world average of $16.85, 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.
Heat pump units exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported heat pump units worth $4.3 million (92 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.2M | 74% |
| Israel | $533K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $321K | 7.5% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $50K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $44K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $18K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates heat pump units imports (HS 8418.61): 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 8418.61: Heat pumps: other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of heat pump units imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported heat pump units worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat pump units to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Japan (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat pump units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.46 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $16.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heat pump units to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export heat pump units?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Israel and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat pump units?
The HS code for heat pump units is subheading 8418.61. 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 8418 page.
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