🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of microphone: 2024 trade data
Imports of microphone by the United Arab Emirates reached $966.2 million in 2024 (27.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.88 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of microphone by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $966.2M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.88B | 36.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.02B | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $930.8M | 30.7K t |
| 2020 | $772.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.08B | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $678.2M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $422.7M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports microphone from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), United States (20%), Singapore (17%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $262.5M | 27% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $193.8M | 20% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $161.5M | 17% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $59.2M | 6.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $44.9M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $35.8M | 3.7% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $29.0M | 3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $22.3M | 2.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $22.0M | 2.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $19.5M | 2% |
Types of microphone under HS 8518
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers | 57% |
| 8518.22 | Loudspeakers: multiple, mounted in the same enclosure | 14% |
| 8518.21 | Loudspeakers: single, mounted in their enclosures | 7.7% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones and stands therefor | 7.1% |
| 8518.29 | Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosures | 4.7% |
| 8518.40 | Amplifiers: audio-frequency electric | 4% |
| 8518.90 | Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518 | 3.3% |
| 8518.50 | Amplifier sets: electric sound | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price of microphone
The average declared value was about $34.83 per kg, close to the world average of $36.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports microphone
Exports of microphone by the United Arab Emirates reached $63.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (20%), Georgia (14%), Netherlands (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $12.6M | 20% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $9.0M | 14% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.1M | 13% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $5.8M | 9.2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $1.4M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Microphone trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of microphone imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported microphone worth $966.2 million in 2024 (27.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import microphone from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (27%), United States (20%), Singapore (17%).
What is the average import price of microphone in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $34.83 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $36.80 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export microphone?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported microphone worth $63.2 million in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Georgia, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for microphone?
Microphone falls under HS heading 8518 (Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or no). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading microphone with the United Arab Emirates?
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