High voltage cable imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage cable by the United Arab Emirates reached $417.5 million in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $417.5M | 47.7K t |
| 2023 | $311.7M | 35.3K t |
| 2022 | $194.2M | 38.2K t |
| 2021 | $202.6M | 37.7K t |
| 2020 | $184.9M | 29.5K t |
| 2019 | $224.7M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $184.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2017 | $165.3M | 26.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports high voltage cable from
Most of the value came from Japan (28%), Italy (27%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $117.6M | 28% |
| Italy | $114.0M | 27% |
| China | $39.8M | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35.7M | 8.6% |
| United States | $32.7M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $21.1M | 5.1% |
| India | $17.1M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $9.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $5.3M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage cable exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $26.4 million of high voltage cable in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (32%), India (25%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $8.3M | 32% |
| India | $6.7M | 25% |
| Kuwait | $3.3M | 13% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Maldives | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $987K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $777K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $712K | 2.7% |
| Niger | $697K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $357K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates high voltage cable imports (HS 8544.60): 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 8544.60: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage cable imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported high voltage cable worth $417.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage cable to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($117.6 million), followed by Italy (27%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $7.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage cable to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.3 million in 2017 to $417.5 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $235.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export high voltage cable?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $26.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, India and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $391.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage cable?
The HS code for high voltage cable is subheading 8544.60. 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 8544 page.
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