Semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $5.3 million (29 tonnes). That is 520% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% 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 | $5.3M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $859K | 11 t |
| 2022 | $878K | 11 t |
| 2021 | $445K | 156 t |
| 2020 | $336K | 68 t |
| 2019 | $239K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $412K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $125K | 3 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 94% |
| Italy | $210K | 3.9% |
| United States | $52K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.4% |
| India | $18K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $183.17 per kg, 95% above the world average of $94.13. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imports (HS 8486.10): 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 8486.10: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 520% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Italy (4%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $183.17 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $94.13 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 wafer manufacturing equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment?
The HS code for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment is subheading 8486.10. 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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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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