Ignition coils and distributors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $28.8 million of ignition coils and distributors in 2024 (868 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $28.8M | 868 t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 637 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 433 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 241 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ignition coils and distributors from
The largest suppliers were Japan (32%), China (24%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.1M | 32% |
| China | $7.0M | 24% |
| United States | $4.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 13% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $498K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $460K | 1.6% |
| France | $338K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $236K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.17 per kg, 29% above the world average of $25.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ignition coils and distributors exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $362 thousand of ignition coils and distributors in 2024 (69 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (14%), United States (13%), Seychelles (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $49K | 14% |
| United States | $47K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $32K | 8.9% |
| Israel | $27K | 7.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 6.1% |
| Georgia | $22K | 6% |
| Ecuador | $21K | 5.9% |
| Angola | $20K | 5.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $18K | 4.9% |
| Croatia | $15K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ignition coils and distributors imports (HS 8511.30): 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 8511.30: Ignition or starting equipment: distributors and ignition coils of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition coils and distributors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ignition coils and distributors worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 868 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition coils and distributors to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition coils and distributors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.17 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $25.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition coils and distributors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ignition coils and distributors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $362 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the United States and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition coils and distributors?
The HS code for ignition coils and distributors is subheading 8511.30. 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 8511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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