Microphones imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported microphones worth $68.2 million (885 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $68.2M | 885 t |
| 2023 | $55.3M | 749 t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 823 t |
| 2021 | $34.6M | 752 t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 725 t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 939 t |
| 2017 | $25.3M | 181 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports microphones from
Most of the value came from China (28%), United States (20%), Australia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+608% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.0M | 28% |
| United States | $13.5M | 20% |
| Australia | $9.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 2% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $803K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $586K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.10 per kg, close to the world average of $68.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Microphones exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of microphones by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.3 million in 2024 (100 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (15%), India (10%), Georgia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $197K | 15% |
| India | $123K | 9.6% |
| Georgia | $121K | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $72K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $72K | 5.6% |
| Colombia | $55K | 4.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $54K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 4.2% |
| Philippines | $49K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates microphones imports (HS 8518.10): 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 8518.10: Microphones and stands therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of microphones imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported microphones worth $68.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 885 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphones to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Australia (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.10 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $68.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphones to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.3 million in 2017 to $68.2 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export microphones?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, India and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $66.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphones?
The HS code for microphones is subheading 8518.10. 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 8518 page.
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