Media-based audio devices imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported media-based audio devices worth $15.1 million (699 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $64.3 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 | $15.1M | 699 t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 887 t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 875 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $64.3M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 298 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 63 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports media-based audio devices from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 65% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 15% |
| Australia | $790K | 5.2% |
| United States | $615K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $450K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $356K | 2.4% |
| France | $113K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $101K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $98K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.58 per kg, close to the world average of $22.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates media-based audio devices imports (HS 8519.81): 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 8519.81: Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50.
Common questions
What is the value of media-based audio devices imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported media-based audio devices worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 699 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply media-based audio devices to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (15%) and Australia (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of media-based audio devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of media-based audio devices to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $64.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for media-based audio devices?
The HS code for media-based audio devices is subheading 8519.81. 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 8519 page.
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