Personal and household scales imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of personal and household scales by the United Arab Emirates reached $16.9 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.0 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 | $16.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports personal and household scales from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 89% |
| Germany | $577K | 3.4% |
| United States | $428K | 2.5% |
| France | $281K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $130K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $85K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.5% |
| India | $56K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.56 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Personal and household scales exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $615 thousand of personal and household scales in 2024 (206 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $461K | 75% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 3.6% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $14K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $9K | 1.4% |
| Gambia | $8K | 1.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $8K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 1% |
| Central African Republic | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported personal and household scales worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Germany (3%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.56 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of personal and household scales to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export personal and household scales?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $615 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Kingdom and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8423 page.
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