Large dry transformers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $34.1 million of large dry transformers in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $67.5 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 | $34.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $58.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $67.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 53.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports large dry transformers from
Most of the value came from Italy (43%), South Korea (19%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.5M | 43% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 19% |
| Egypt | $5.2M | 15% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $929K | 2.7% |
| United States | $842K | 2.5% |
| China | $784K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $554K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $448K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large dry transformers exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of large dry transformers by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.4 million in 2024 (490 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $2.5M | 57% |
| Senegal | $1.3M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $119K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $115K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $57K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $28K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported large dry transformers worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $8.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large dry transformers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $67.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export large dry transformers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Senegal and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $29.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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