Small electric fans imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small electric fans by the United Arab Emirates reached $112.5 million in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $112.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $92.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $78.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $87.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $69.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $71.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $76.3M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $88.0M | 15.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports small electric fans from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.4M | 63% |
| India | $26.9M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $6.6M | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $577K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $400K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $379K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $274K | 0.2% |
| United States | $271K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.13 per kg, close to the world average of $7.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small electric fans exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported small electric fans worth $5.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (19%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Bahrain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $864K | 16% |
| Bahrain | $675K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $514K | 9.3% |
| Israel | $400K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $331K | 6% |
| Seychelles | $316K | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $187K | 3.4% |
| Mauritania | $165K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $126K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates small electric fans imports (HS 8414.51): 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 8414.51: Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W.
Common questions
What is the value of small electric fans imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported small electric fans worth $112.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply small electric fans to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($70.4 million), followed by India (24%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of small electric fans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small electric fans to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.0 million in 2017 to $112.5 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export small electric fans?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $107.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for small electric fans?
The HS code for small electric fans is subheading 8414.51. 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 8414 page.
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