Medium dry transformers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium dry transformers by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.6 million in 2024 (449 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 132% on 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 | $13.6M | 449 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 693 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 686 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports medium dry transformers from
Most of the value came from Denmark (37%), United Kingdom (19%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $5.1M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 19% |
| France | $2.2M | 16% |
| China | $997K | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $484K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $475K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $319K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $295K | 2.2% |
| United States | $263K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $170K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.23 per kg, 114% above the world average of $14.12. 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.
Medium dry transformers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported medium dry transformers worth $606 thousand (86 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), Kenya (28%), Hungary (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $283K | 47% |
| Kenya | $167K | 28% |
| Hungary | $38K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $36K | 5.9% |
| Qatar | $31K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $10K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $8K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $7K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates medium dry transformers imports (HS 8504.33): 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 8504.33: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of medium dry transformers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported medium dry transformers worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 449 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium dry transformers to the United Arab Emirates?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 533% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.23 per kg in 2024, 114% above the world average of $14.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium dry transformers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export medium dry transformers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $606 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kenya and Hungary. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium dry transformers?
The HS code for medium dry transformers is subheading 8504.33. 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 8504 page.
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