Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $21.5 million (356 tonnes). Value rose 168% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 104% a year on average.
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 | $21.5M | 356 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 494 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 657 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 335 t |
| 2018 | $372K | 44 t |
| 2017 | $147K | 5 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports semiconductor device manufacturing equipment from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 60% |
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 28% |
| United States | $2.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $172K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $101K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $68K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $32K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.34 per kg, 82% below the world average of $333.19, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imports (HS 8486.20): 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 8486.20: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported semiconductor device manufacturing equipment worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Taiwan (28%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.34 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $333.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semiconductor device manufacturing equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $147 thousand in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor device manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.20. 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 8486 page.
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