🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of light fixtures: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported light fixtures worth $1.14 billion (81.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of light fixtures by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.14B | 81.5K t |
| 2023 | $748.0M | 75.3K t |
| 2022 | $700.5M | 65.9K t |
| 2021 | $650.1M | 74.9K t |
| 2020 | $591.5M | 70.2K t |
| 2019 | $709.8M | 78.3K t |
| 2018 | $705.5M | 72.0K t |
| 2017 | $898.8M | 74.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports light fixtures from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $819.0M | 72% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $61.7M | 5.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $54.1M | 4.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $32.6M | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $28.7M | 2.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $20.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $17.2M | 1.5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $10.8M | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $10.3M | 0.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $8.8M | 0.8% |
Types of light fixtures under HS 9405
| 9405.40 | Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405 | 51% |
| 9405.10 | Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares | 30% |
| 9405.99 | Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics | 9.4% |
| 9405.20 | Lamps, electric: floor-standing or for table, desk or bedside | 5.2% |
| 9405.60 | Illuminated signs, name plates and the like | 1.5% |
| 9405.92 | Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of plastics | 1.5% |
| 9405.50 | Lamps and light fittings: non-electric | 0.9% |
| 9405.91 | Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of glass | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9405.
Average import price of light fixtures
The average declared value was about $14.05 per kg, close to the world average of $13.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports light fixtures
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported light fixtures worth $32.9 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (26%), Kuwait (14%), United States (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $8.5M | 26% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $4.8M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.4M | 13% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $2.0M | 6% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $842K | 2.6% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $832K | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $715K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included.
Light fixtures trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of light fixtures imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported light fixtures worth $1.14 billion in 2024 (81.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import light fixtures from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (72%), Italy (5%), Germany (5%).
What is the average import price of light fixtures in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $14.05 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.60 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export light fixtures?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported light fixtures worth $32.9 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United States.
What is the HS code for light fixtures?
Light fixtures falls under HS heading 9405 (Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-pla). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light fixtures with the United Arab Emirates?
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