Portable computers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.16 billion in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.66 billion.
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 | $5.16B | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.66B | 46.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.89B | 35.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.04B | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.01B | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.06B | 21.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.17B | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.23B | 10.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports portable computers from
Most of the value came from China (48%), United States (23%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.49B | 48% |
| United States | $1.19B | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $379.9M | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $260.1M | 5% |
| India | $172.1M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $157.9M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $80.7M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $77.6M | 1.5% |
| Australia | $64.8M | 1.3% |
| Canada | $50.8M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $190.26 per kg, 32% below the world average of $279.80, 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.
Portable computers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported portable computers worth $165.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Pakistan (13%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.6M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $21.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $18.1M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $16.5M | 10% |
| Georgia | $12.6M | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $12.2M | 7.4% |
| Israel | $10.5M | 6.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $9.7M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $7.3M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported portable computers worth $5.16 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.49 billion), followed by the United States (23%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $190.26 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.23 billion in 2017 to $5.16 billion in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2023 at $6.66 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.40 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export portable computers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $165.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Pakistan and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.00 billion a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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