Non-metal permanent magnets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-metal permanent magnets by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 629 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 277 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 198 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 175 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports non-metal permanent magnets from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 65% |
| Italy | $226K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $166K | 4.6% |
| India | $146K | 4% |
| United States | $94K | 2.6% |
| France | $90K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $81K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $53K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $49K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 36% below the world average of $5.64, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates non-metal permanent magnets imports (HS 8505.19): 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 8505.19: Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal permanent magnets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported non-metal permanent magnets worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal permanent magnets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal permanent magnets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $5.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal permanent magnets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal permanent magnets?
The HS code for non-metal permanent magnets is subheading 8505.19. 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 8505 page.
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