Traffic control parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported traffic control parts worth $11.7 million (366 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.1 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 | $11.7M | 366 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 464 t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 601 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 518 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 682 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 706 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 264 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports traffic control parts from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (29%), Italy (28%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 30% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 28% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 14% |
| India | $889K | 7.6% |
| China | $627K | 5.4% |
| United States | $481K | 4.1% |
| Austria | $251K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $251K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $244K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.07 per kg, 34% below the world average of $48.73, 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.
Traffic control parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported traffic control parts worth $518 thousand (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (47%), India (23%), Zimbabwe (19%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $244K | 47% |
| India | $121K | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $97K | 19% |
| Denmark | $10K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.1% |
| France | $6K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates traffic control parts imports (HS 8530.90): 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 8530.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported traffic control parts worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 366 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control parts to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.07 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $48.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of traffic control parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export traffic control parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, India and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control parts?
The HS code for traffic control parts is subheading 8530.90. 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 8530 page.
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