Lithium-ion batteries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithium-ion batteries by the United Arab Emirates reached $376.0 million in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $376.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $199.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $166.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $103.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $101.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $99.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $112.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $96.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $303.3M | 81% |
| Romania | $13.3M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $11.5M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $6.7M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $4.6M | 1.2% |
| United States | $3.1M | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.32 per kg, 49% below the world average of $31.77, 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $24.9 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (676 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $13.8M | 56% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 12% |
| Israel | $2.4M | 9.6% |
| Niger | $879K | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $780K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $469K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $373K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $365K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $297K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $242K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lithium-ion batteries worth $376.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($303.3 million), followed by Romania (4%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.32 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.0 million in 2017 to $376.0 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $156.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $24.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $351.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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