🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of optical fibres and lenses: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $99.9 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $114.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $99.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $97.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $91.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $94.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $85.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $70.5M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports optical fibres and lenses from
The largest suppliers were India (25%), China (20%), Ireland (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $25.2M | 25% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $20.4M | 20% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $11.5M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.0M | 7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.4M | 6.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $5.0M | 5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.9M | 1.9% |
Types of optical fibres and lenses under HS 9001
| 9001.50 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass | 38% |
| 9001.30 | Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 31% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544 | 22% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of… | 8.5% |
| 9001.40 | Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked | 0.8% |
| 9001.20 | Optical elements: polarising material, sheets and plates thereof | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price of optical fibres and lenses
The average declared value was about $33.28 per kg, 51% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports optical fibres and lenses
The United Arab Emirates exported $18.6 million of optical fibres and lenses in 2024 (123 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $10.9M | 59% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $993K | 5.4% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $716K | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $637K | 3.4% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $499K | 2.7% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $451K | 2.4% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $429K | 2.3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $345K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Optical fibres and lenses trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported optical fibres and lenses worth $99.9 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import optical fibres and lenses from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (25%), China (20%), Ireland (12%).
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $33.28 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $67.96 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export optical fibres and lenses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported optical fibres and lenses worth $18.6 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Qatar.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
Optical fibres and lenses falls under HS heading 9001 (Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising mat). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading optical fibres and lenses with the United Arab Emirates?
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