🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of nuclear reactors: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported nuclear reactors worth $275.1 million (203 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 156 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of nuclear reactors by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275.1M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $305.7M | 448 t |
| 2022 | $59.5M | 229 t |
| 2021 | $116.4M | 288 t |
| 2020 | $97.6M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $49.3M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $230.8M | 879 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports nuclear reactors from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $273.2M | 99% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.7M | 0.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $90K | 0% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $21K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $19K | 0% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $9K | 0% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $5K | 0% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2K | 0% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $0K | 0% |
Types of nuclear reactors under HS 8401
| 8401.30 | Fuel elements (cartridges): non-irradiated | 99% |
| 8401.40 | Nuclear reactors: parts thereof | 0.6% |
| 8401.20 | Machinery and apparatus: for isotopic separation, and parts thereof | 0.1% |
| 8401.10 | Nuclear reactors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8401.
Average import price of nuclear reactors
The average declared value was about $1,353.21 per kg, 476% above the world average of $234.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8401: Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors, machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation.
Nuclear reactors trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of nuclear reactors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported nuclear reactors worth $275.1 million in 2024 (203 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import nuclear reactors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Korea (99%), United States (1%), France (0%).
What is the average import price of nuclear reactors in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1,353.21 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $234.89 per kg.
What is the HS code for nuclear reactors?
Nuclear reactors falls under HS heading 8401 (Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors, machinery and apparatus for isotopic). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading nuclear reactors with the United Arab Emirates?
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