Single phase AC motors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $56.5 million of single phase ac motors in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $56.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $67.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.8M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports single phase ac motors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.2M | 68% |
| France | $5.2M | 9.3% |
| United States | $4.2M | 7.4% |
| India | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $681K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $575K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $482K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $441K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.92 per kg, 43% below the world average of $8.70, 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.
Single phase AC motors exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of single phase ac motors by the United Arab Emirates reached $830 thousand in 2024 (91 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (26%), Seychelles (21%), Israel (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $212K | 26% |
| Seychelles | $171K | 21% |
| Israel | $97K | 12% |
| United States | $88K | 11% |
| Angola | $70K | 8.4% |
| India | $43K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $38K | 4.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $15K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $10K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates single phase ac motors imports (HS 8501.40): 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 8501.40: Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase.
Common questions
What is the value of single phase ac motors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported single phase ac motors worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply single phase ac motors to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by France (9%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of single phase ac motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $8.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of single phase ac motors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.8 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2023 at $67.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export single phase ac motors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $55.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for single phase ac motors?
The HS code for single phase ac motors is subheading 8501.40. 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 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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