Radio remote control apparatus imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported radio remote control apparatus worth $27.6 million (240 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $35.1 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 | $27.6M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 111 t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 81 t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 111 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 174 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports radio remote control apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (34%), United States (15%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 34% |
| United States | $4.1M | 15% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 12% |
| Israel | $2.5M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| France | $775K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $680K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $365K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.94 per kg, 28% below the world average of $159.13, 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.
Radio remote control apparatus exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of radio remote control apparatus by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.1 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 68% |
| Netherlands | $224K | 7.2% |
| Israel | $147K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $143K | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $70K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 2% |
| Poland | $44K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $34K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $26K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $22K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates radio remote control apparatus imports (HS 8526.92): 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 8526.92: Radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio remote control apparatus imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported radio remote control apparatus worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio remote control apparatus to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (15%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio remote control apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.94 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $159.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio remote control apparatus to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export radio remote control apparatus?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio remote control apparatus?
The HS code for radio remote control apparatus is subheading 8526.92. 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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