Optical fiber connectors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported optical fiber connectors worth $16.1 million (832 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.4 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 | $16.1M | 832 t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 639 t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 861 t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 767 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 342 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports optical fiber connectors from
Most of the value came from China (28%), United States (15%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+847% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 28% |
| United States | $2.4M | 15% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 14% |
| Romania | $911K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $816K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $729K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $725K | 4.5% |
| Norway | $677K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $449K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $442K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.39 per kg, 54% below the world average of $42.45, 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.
Optical fiber connectors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported optical fiber connectors worth $3.0 million (257 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 73% |
| Zimbabwe | $472K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $131K | 4.3% |
| Seychelles | $86K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $13K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported optical fiber connectors worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 832 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Poland (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.39 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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