High power DC motors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high power dc motors by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.3 million in 2024 (378 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.7 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 | $2.3M | 378 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 691 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 392 t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 345 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports high power dc motors from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (39%), Saudi Arabia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $933K | 40% |
| India | $905K | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $130K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 5.4% |
| United States | $59K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.57, 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.
High power DC motors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported high power dc motors worth $686 thousand (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates high power dc motors imports (HS 8501.34): 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 8501.34: Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 375kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power dc motors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported high power dc motors worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power dc motors to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by India (39%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power dc motors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export high power dc motors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $686 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Egypt and Malawi. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power dc motors?
The HS code for high power dc motors is subheading 8501.34. 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 8501 page.
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