LED and LCD indicator panels imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported led and lcd indicator panels worth $62.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $110.8 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 | $62.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $110.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $100.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $77.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $75.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $82.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $60.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $42.8M | 207 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports led and lcd indicator panels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.9M | 59% |
| United States | $6.8M | 11% |
| France | $3.4M | 5.5% |
| Australia | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $896K | 1.4% |
| India | $689K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.74 per kg, 57% below the world average of $83.98, 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.
LED and LCD indicator panels exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $707 thousand of led and lcd indicator panels in 2024 (33 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), Netherlands (11%), Italy (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+815% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $232K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 11% |
| Italy | $58K | 8.1% |
| Israel | $34K | 4.8% |
| Angola | $31K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 3.4% |
| Croatia | $22K | 3.1% |
| India | $22K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 3% |
| Georgia | $20K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates led and lcd indicator panels imports (HS 8531.20): 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 8531.20: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of led and lcd indicator panels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported led and lcd indicator panels worth $62.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply led and lcd indicator panels to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by the United States (11%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of led and lcd indicator panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.74 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $83.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of led and lcd indicator panels to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.8 million in 2017 to $62.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $110.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export led and lcd indicator panels?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $707 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $62.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for led and lcd indicator panels?
The HS code for led and lcd indicator panels is subheading 8531.20. 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 8531 page.
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