Sound amplifier sets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sound amplifier sets by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.1 million in 2024 (496 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.0 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 | $17.1M | 496 t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 411 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 304 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 718 t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 281 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sound amplifier sets from
Most of the value came from China (20%), France (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+637% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 20% |
| France | $3.1M | 18% |
| United States | $2.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $936K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $899K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $873K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $528K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $310K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.43 per kg, close to the world average of $31.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sound amplifier sets exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million of sound amplifier sets in 2024 (199 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (27%), Nigeria (19%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sound amplifier sets imports (HS 8518.50): 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 8518.50: Amplifier sets: electric sound.
Common questions
What is the value of sound amplifier sets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sound amplifier sets worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 496 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply sound amplifier sets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by France (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of sound amplifier sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.43 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $31.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sound amplifier sets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $37.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sound amplifier sets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Nigeria and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sound amplifier sets?
The HS code for sound amplifier sets is subheading 8518.50. 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 8518 page.
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