Nickel-metal hydride batteries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.1 million of nickel-metal hydride batteries in 2024 (162 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $4.1M | 162 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 122 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 100 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 43 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports nickel-metal hydride batteries from
Most of the value came from Japan (39%), China (21%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+840% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.6M | 39% |
| China | $847K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $445K | 11% |
| Germany | $322K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $215K | 5.2% |
| France | $171K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $123K | 3% |
| Singapore | $117K | 2.8% |
| United States | $50K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $42K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.54 per kg, 34% below the world average of $38.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates nickel-metal hydride batteries imports (HS 8507.50): 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 8507.50: Electric accumulators: nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of nickel-metal hydride batteries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported nickel-metal hydride batteries worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel-metal hydride batteries to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (21%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 840% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel-metal hydride batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.54 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $38.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel-metal hydride batteries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries?
The HS code for nickel-metal hydride batteries is subheading 8507.50. 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 8507 page.
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