🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of time switches: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported time switches worth $5.1 million (185 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of time switches by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 138 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 98 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 94 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 35 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports time switches from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), France (31%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.6M | 32% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.6M | 31% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $461K | 9.1% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $401K | 7.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $390K | 7.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $203K | 4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $198K | 3.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $66K | 1.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $46K | 0.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price of time switches
The average declared value was about $27.46 per kg, 24% below the world average of $36.16, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports time switches
Exports of time switches by the United Arab Emirates reached $439 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $429K | 98% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.4% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $2K | 0.4% |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | $1K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $1K | 0.3% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $0K | 0% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9107: Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor.
Time switches trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of time switches imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported time switches worth $5.1 million in 2024 (185 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import time switches from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (32%), France (31%), Italy (9%).
What is the average import price of time switches in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $27.46 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $36.16 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export time switches?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported time switches worth $439 thousand in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mozambique.
What is the HS code for time switches?
Time switches falls under HS heading 9107 (Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading time switches with the United Arab Emirates?
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