Spectrometers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spectrometers by the United Arab Emirates reached $28.6 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.6M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 80 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 59 t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 46 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 35 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports spectrometers from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (19%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 19% |
| United States | $4.9M | 17% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $837K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $751K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $432.46 per kg, close to the world average of $431.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spectrometers exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million of spectrometers in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (42%), Sweden (10%), Uganda (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $525K | 42% |
| Sweden | $127K | 10% |
| Uganda | $103K | 8.2% |
| Senegal | $68K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $62K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $51K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $43K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $38K | 3% |
| United States | $32K | 2.6% |
| India | $32K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported spectrometers worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $432.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $431.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spectrometers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export spectrometers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Sweden and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.