Transmission and switching apparatus imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $2.78 billion (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.72 billion.
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 | $2.78B | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.72B | 28.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.83B | 23.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.96B | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.79B | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.74B | 22.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.22B | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 4.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports transmission and switching apparatus from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Hong Kong (16%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $821.5M | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $434.3M | 16% |
| United States | $420.1M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $175.5M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $154.3M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $122.8M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $79.4M | 2.9% |
| India | $74.1M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $68.5M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $55.3M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $133.40 per kg, 39% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported transmission and switching apparatus worth $139.9 million (767 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (15%), Netherlands (15%), Hong Kong (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $2.78 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($821.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (16%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $133.40 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.24 billion in 2017 to $2.78 billion in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2023 at $4.72 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.91 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $139.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, the Netherlands and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.64 billion a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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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