Oil transformers large imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $268.0 million of oil transformers large in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 167 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 64% on 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 | $268.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $163.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $62.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $92.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $131.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $117.3M | 15.5K t |
| 2018 | $103.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $124.0M | 14.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports oil transformers large from
Most of the value came from Sweden (24%), China (17%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $64.1M | 24% |
| China | $44.3M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $36.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $32.9M | 12% |
| Brazil | $13.5M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $11.2M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 3% |
| South Korea | $5.3M | 2% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.02 per kg, 23% above the world average of $12.17. 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.
Oil transformers large exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of oil transformers large by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.9 million in 2024 (676 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.0M | 88% |
| Tanzania | $500K | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $421K | 5.3% |
| Mozambique | $25K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates oil transformers large imports (HS 8504.23): 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 8504.23: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers large imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported oil transformers large worth $268.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 167 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers large to the United Arab Emirates?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($64.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.02 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $12.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers large to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.0 million in 2017 to $268.0 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $132.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export oil transformers large?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and Tunisia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $260.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers large?
The HS code for oil transformers large is subheading 8504.23. 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 8504 page.
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