Reversible heat pumps imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $50.9 million of reversible heat pumps in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $194.8 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 | $50.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $194.8M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $175.2M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $146.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $112.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $173.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2018 | $163.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $59.1M | 6.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports reversible heat pumps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.5M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.9M | 23% |
| Thailand | $5.0M | 9.8% |
| Kuwait | $2.5M | 5% |
| United States | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $773K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $619K | 1.2% |
| France | $363K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $315K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.47 per kg, 41% below the world average of $12.60, 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.
Reversible heat pumps exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.4 million of reversible heat pumps in 2024 (478 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (20%), Singapore (12%), Seychelles (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates reversible heat pumps imports (HS 8415.81): 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 8415.81: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps).
Common questions
What is the value of reversible heat pumps imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported reversible heat pumps worth $50.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply reversible heat pumps to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of reversible heat pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.47 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $12.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reversible heat pumps to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.1 million in 2017 to $50.9 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $194.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $134.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export reversible heat pumps?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Singapore and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $45.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for reversible heat pumps?
The HS code for reversible heat pumps is subheading 8415.81. 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 8415 page.
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