Radar apparatus imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $119.9 million of radar apparatus in 2024 (138 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 96% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $183.7 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 | $119.9M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 125 t |
| 2021 | $44.8M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 86 t |
| 2019 | $108.3M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $113.9M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $183.7M | 53 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports radar apparatus from
Most of the value came from United States (30%), Sweden (29%), Italy (20%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.0M | 30% |
| Sweden | $35.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $24.0M | 20% |
| Denmark | $5.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 3.1% |
| Israel | $3.5M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 2.2% |
| China | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $869.19 per kg, 798% above the world average of $96.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Radar apparatus exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million of radar apparatus in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (36%), Egypt (23%), Sweden (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $710K | 36% |
| Egypt | $454K | 23% |
| Sweden | $359K | 18% |
| Slovenia | $105K | 5.4% |
| Angola | $66K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $62K | 3.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $55K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $35K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates radar apparatus imports (HS 8526.10): 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 8526.10: Radar apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar apparatus imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported radar apparatus worth $119.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar apparatus to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($36.0 million), followed by Sweden (29%) and Italy (20%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $869.19 per kg in 2024, 798% above the world average of $96.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radar apparatus to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $183.7 million in 2017 to $119.9 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $183.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export radar apparatus?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Egypt and Sweden. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $117.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar apparatus?
The HS code for radar apparatus is subheading 8526.10. 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 8526 page.
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