Illuminated sign imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of illuminated sign by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.1 million in 2024 (670 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.1M | 671 t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 617 t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 422 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 407 t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 549 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports illuminated sign from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Germany (16%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 16% |
| United States | $2.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 9.9% |
| India | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Finland | $575K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $437K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $414K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $306K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.57 per kg, 28% above the world average of $20.05. 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.
Illuminated sign exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported illuminated sign worth $4.8 million (267 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (25%), Germany (15%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $725K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $631K | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $359K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $324K | 6.8% |
| Qatar | $194K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $172K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $128K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $123K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $118K | 2.5% |
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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 9405.60: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of illuminated sign imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported illuminated sign worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 670 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply illuminated sign to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of illuminated sign per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.57 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $20.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of illuminated sign to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export illuminated sign?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Germany and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for illuminated sign?
The HS code for illuminated sign is subheading 9405.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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