Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulating fittings (other materials) by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 71% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.1 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 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
Most of the value came from India (49%), China (28%), United States (4%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.9M | 49% |
| China | $3.3M | 28% |
| United States | $450K | 3.7% |
| France | $359K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $305K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $243K | 2% |
| Germany | $217K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $160K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $151K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $133K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.65 per kg, 21% below the world average of $9.64, 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.
Insulating fittings (other materials) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of insulating fittings (other materials) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.8 million in 2024 (562 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (46%), Kuwait (21%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates insulating fittings (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): 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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (28%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.65 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $9.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $42.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export insulating fittings (other materials)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
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