Low voltage cable (no connectors) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) by the United Arab Emirates reached $551.2 million in 2024 (63.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $551.2M | 63.4K t |
| 2023 | $590.6M | 74.3K t |
| 2022 | $527.4M | 76.6K t |
| 2021 | $470.1M | 74.8K t |
| 2020 | $440.2M | 80.6K t |
| 2019 | $525.5M | 92.6K t |
| 2018 | $498.9M | 83.2K t |
| 2017 | $421.4M | 71.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports low voltage cable (no connectors) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), India (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $186.3M | 34% |
| India | $134.8M | 25% |
| Germany | $43.9M | 8% |
| Italy | $22.6M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $19.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18.7M | 3.4% |
| United States | $18.1M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $16.9M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.2M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $13.1M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, close to the world average of $8.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage cable (no connectors) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $203.3 million of low voltage cable (no connectors) in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $124.9M | 62% |
| Bahrain | $25.8M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.0M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15.4M | 7.6% |
| Maldives | $4.9M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $905K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $898K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates low voltage cable (no connectors) imports (HS 8544.49): 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 8544.49: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable (no connectors) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported low voltage cable (no connectors) worth $551.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable (no connectors) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($186.3 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable (no connectors) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage cable (no connectors) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $421.4 million in 2017 to $551.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $590.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $503.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export low voltage cable (no connectors)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $203.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $347.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors)?
The HS code for low voltage cable (no connectors) is subheading 8544.49. 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 8544 page.
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