Magnetic tape media imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported magnetic tape media worth $10.6 million (73 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.7 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 | $10.6M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 71 t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 122 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports magnetic tape media from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (29%), United Kingdom (17%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+965% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $3.1M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 17% |
| United States | $1.3M | 12% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $678K | 6.4% |
| Australia | $459K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $419K | 4% |
| South Africa | $373K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $240K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $239K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $145.00 per kg, close to the world average of $140.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnetic tape media exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported magnetic tape media worth $474 thousand (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (38%), Zambia (21%), Saudi Arabia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $183K | 39% |
| Zambia | $100K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $98K | 21% |
| Angola | $35K | 7.3% |
| Georgia | $19K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 2.1% |
| Malawi | $6K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates magnetic tape media imports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported magnetic tape media worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic tape media to the United Arab Emirates?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $145.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $140.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnetic tape media to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export magnetic tape media?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $474 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Zambia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. 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 8523 page.
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