Telephone sets (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $252.2 million of telephone sets (other) in 2024 (681 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 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 | $252.2M | 681 t |
| 2023 | $239.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $141.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $76.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $82.6M | 955 t |
| 2019 | $114.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $143.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $282.3M | 936 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports telephone sets (other) from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (35%), Kuwait (33%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $88.4M | 35% |
| Kuwait | $83.7M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $23.7M | 9.4% |
| United States | $23.5M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 2.5% |
| China | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $370.18 per kg, 426% above the world average of $70.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone sets (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported telephone sets (other) worth $9.8 million (914 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (27%), United Kingdom (25%), Kuwait (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+991% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.6M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 25% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 16% |
| Nigeria | $637K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $362K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $256K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $190K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $186K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $184K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $177K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates telephone sets (other) imports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported telephone sets (other) worth $252.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 681 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($88.4 million), followed by Kuwait (33%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $370.18 per kg in 2024, 426% above the world average of $70.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $282.3 million in 2017 to $252.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $282.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export telephone sets (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the United Kingdom and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $242.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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 8517 page.
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