Semiconductor storage media (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $15.1 million of semiconductor storage media (other) in 2024 (76 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $71.5 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 | $15.1M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 41 t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 270 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports semiconductor storage media (other) from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (32%), South Korea (31%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.8M | 32% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $908K | 6% |
| India | $895K | 5.9% |
| United States | $695K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $652K | 4.3% |
| China | $517K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $373K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $296K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $247K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $197.37 per kg, 35% above the world average of $145.73. 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.
Semiconductor storage media (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of semiconductor storage media (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.8 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Lithuania (49%), Italy (17%), Georgia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $859K | 49% |
| Italy | $298K | 17% |
| Georgia | $141K | 8% |
| Singapore | $96K | 5.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $54K | 3.1% |
| United States | $41K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $29K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 1.6% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 1.6% |
| India | $27K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates semiconductor storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.59): 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 8523.59: Semiconductor media: other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor storage media (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor storage media (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Korea (31%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $197.37 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $145.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor storage media (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.5 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $71.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export semiconductor storage media (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, Italy and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor storage media (other)?
The HS code for semiconductor storage media (other) is subheading 8523.59. 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 8523 page.
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