Relays (higher voltage) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $62.2 million of relays (higher voltage) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $62.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $57.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $49.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $56.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $47.6M | 656 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports relays (higher voltage) from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Germany (14%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 14% |
| India | $5.5M | 8.9% |
| Indonesia | $4.0M | 6.5% |
| United States | $3.9M | 6.3% |
| France | $3.6M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 5% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.71 per kg, close to the world average of $51.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Relays (higher voltage) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of relays (higher voltage) by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.7 million in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to India (23%), Sri Lanka (16%), Central African Republic (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $387K | 23% |
| Sri Lanka | $267K | 16% |
| Central African Republic | $151K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $148K | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $85K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $46K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $41K | 2.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $36K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 2.2% |
| Croatia | $36K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates relays (higher voltage) imports (HS 8536.49): 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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of relays (higher voltage) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported relays (higher voltage) worth $62.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply relays (higher voltage) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Germany (14%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.71 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $51.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of relays (higher voltage) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.6 million in 2017 to $62.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $73.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export relays (higher voltage)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Sri Lanka and the Central African Republic. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $60.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49. 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 8536 page.
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