Medium voltage circuit breakers exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $28.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $139.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $64.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $139.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $136.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $95.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 634 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports medium voltage circuit breakers to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (42%), Saudi Arabia (37%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $12.2M | 42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.6M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 12% |
| Malta | $762K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $717K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $319K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $307K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $161K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $76K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $60K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.39 per kg, 55% below the world average of $29.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium voltage circuit breakers imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $7.9 million (206 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were France (30%), South Korea (22%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.3M | 30% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $720K | 9.2% |
| China | $371K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $357K | 4.5% |
| United States | $256K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $131K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $118K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $95K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates medium voltage circuit breakers exports (HS 8535.21): 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 8535.21: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV.
Common questions
What is the value of medium voltage circuit breakers exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium voltage circuit breakers from the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (37%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.39 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $29.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium voltage circuit breakers from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. The peak was 2022 at $139.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import medium voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, South Korea and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.21. 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 8535 page.
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