Low voltage relays imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $23.2 million of low voltage relays in 2024 (724 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 488 t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 460 t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 368 t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 435 t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 506 t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 417 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports low voltage relays from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United States (11%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 49% |
| United States | $2.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 11% |
| Spain | $846K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $698K | 3% |
| France | $556K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $525K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $471K | 2% |
| Sweden | $425K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $373K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.99 per kg, 20% above the world average of $26.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low voltage relays exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $560 thousand of low voltage relays in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (31%), India (30%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+569% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates low voltage relays imports (HS 8536.41): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8536.41: Electrical apparatus: relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage relays imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported low voltage relays worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage relays to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage relays per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.99 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $26.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage relays to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export low voltage relays?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $560 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, India and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage relays?
The HS code for low voltage relays is subheading 8536.41. 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 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.