Microwave ovens imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported microwave ovens worth $53.4 million (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $68.3 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 | $53.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $68.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $62.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $51.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports microwave ovens from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.0M | 66% |
| Malaysia | $12.8M | 24% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $807K | 1.5% |
| United States | $331K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $310K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $205K | 0.4% |
| France | $167K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, close to the world average of $5.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Microwave ovens exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million of microwave ovens in 2024 (497 tonnes). Israel alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+824% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates microwave ovens imports (HS 8516.50): 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 8516.50: Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of microwave ovens imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported microwave ovens worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply microwave ovens to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($35.0 million), followed by Malaysia (24%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of microwave ovens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microwave ovens to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $68.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export microwave ovens?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, the Seychelles and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $49.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for microwave ovens?
The HS code for microwave ovens is subheading 8516.50. 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 8516 page.
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