🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of semiconductors: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $608.9 million of semiconductors in 2024 (239.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $914.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of semiconductors by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $608.9M | 239.6K t |
| 2023 | $521.9M | 132.0K t |
| 2022 | $914.0M | 188.2K t |
| 2021 | $279.3M | 76.0K t |
| 2020 | $117.4M | 30.6K t |
| 2019 | $391.5M | 87.6K t |
| 2018 | $381.9M | 102.9K t |
| 2017 | $351.8M | 69.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports semiconductors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $546.4M | 90% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $28.1M | 4.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.4M | 0.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $3.2M | 0.5% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $3.2M | 0.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $2.9M | 0.5% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.8M | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $2.6M | 0.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.4M | 0.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.7M | 0.3% |
Types of semiconductors under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes… | 96% |
| 8541.29 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | 2.1% |
| 8541.10 | Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) | 0.9% |
| 8541.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices | 0.6% |
| 8541.30 | Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | 0.3% |
| 8541.60 | Crystals: mounted piezo-electric | 0.2% |
| 8541.21 | Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1W | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price of semiconductors
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 66% below the world average of $7.54, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports semiconductors
Exports of semiconductors by the United Arab Emirates reached $22.8 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (29%), Zimbabwe (17%), Pakistan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $6.7M | 30% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $3.8M | 17% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 5% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $923K | 4.1% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $916K | 4% |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | $904K | 4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $899K | 4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $788K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Semiconductors trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported semiconductors worth $608.9 million in 2024 (239.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import semiconductors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (90%), India (5%), United States (1%).
What is the average import price of semiconductors in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.54 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export semiconductors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported semiconductors worth $22.8 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Zimbabwe, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
Semiconductors falls under HS heading 8541 (Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assemble). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading semiconductors with the United Arab Emirates?
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