Household vacuum cleaners imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of household vacuum cleaners by the United Arab Emirates reached $135.1 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $217.7 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 | $135.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $217.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $121.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $66.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports household vacuum cleaners from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Germany (29%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.5M | 46% |
| Germany | $38.5M | 29% |
| Malaysia | $11.7M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $4.7M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.51 per kg, close to the world average of $19.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household vacuum cleaners exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported household vacuum cleaners worth $24.4 million (276 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $18.4M | 76% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Hong Kong | $952K | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $848K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $499K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $454K | 1.9% |
| Georgia | $198K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $130K | 0.5% |
| United States | $91K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates household vacuum cleaners imports (HS 8508.11): 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 8508.11: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L.
Common questions
What is the value of household vacuum cleaners imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported household vacuum cleaners worth $135.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply household vacuum cleaners to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($61.5 million), followed by Germany (29%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of household vacuum cleaners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.51 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $19.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of household vacuum cleaners to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $135.1 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. The peak was 2023 at $217.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export household vacuum cleaners?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $24.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Poland. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $110.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for household vacuum cleaners?
The HS code for household vacuum cleaners is subheading 8508.11. 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 8508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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