Solid-state storage devices imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $279.5 million of solid-state storage devices in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $550.9 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 | $279.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $461.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $550.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $434.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $299.7M | 942 t |
| 2019 | $337.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $390.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $245.0M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports solid-state storage devices from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Hong Kong (16%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.5M | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $44.8M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $38.6M | 14% |
| United States | $37.8M | 14% |
| South Korea | $30.5M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $14.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 1.5% |
| France | $3.2M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $131.16 per kg, 87% below the world average of $1,006.21, 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.
Solid-state storage devices exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of solid-state storage devices by the United Arab Emirates reached $39.2 million in 2024 (99 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $31.8M | 81% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 13% |
| Israel | $394K | 1% |
| United States | $167K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $149K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $146K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $132K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $99K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $94K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported solid-state storage devices worth $279.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($74.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (16%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 60 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 solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $131.16 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $245.0 million in 2017 to $279.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $550.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $374.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export solid-state storage devices?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $39.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $240.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. 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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