Pocket calculators imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.3 million of pocket calculators in 2024 (534 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.1 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 | $8.3M | 534 t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 715 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 574 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 336 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 545 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 198 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pocket calculators from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+711% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 72% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $503K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $319K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $216K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $58K | 0.7% |
| India | $54K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 0.6% |
| United States | $42K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.63 per kg, 30% below the world average of $22.20, 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.
Pocket calculators exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of pocket calculators by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.1 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $831K | 74% |
| Singapore | $75K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 6.6% |
| Seychelles | $40K | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $12K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pocket calculators imports (HS 8470.10): 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 8470.10: Calculating machines: electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions.
Common questions
What is the value of pocket calculators imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pocket calculators worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 534 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply pocket calculators to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average import price of pocket calculators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.63 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $22.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pocket calculators to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pocket calculators?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Singapore and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pocket calculators?
The HS code for pocket calculators is subheading 8470.10. 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 8470 page.
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