Universal AC/DC motors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.7 million of universal ac/dc motors in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $10.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 991 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 985 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 985 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 990 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 488 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports universal ac/dc motors from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (32%), China (32%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $3.5M | 33% |
| China | $3.4M | 32% |
| Germany | $784K | 7.3% |
| United States | $739K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $724K | 6.8% |
| France | $315K | 3% |
| Italy | $242K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $233K | 2.2% |
| India | $110K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.69 per kg, close to the world average of $8.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Universal AC/DC motors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported universal ac/dc motors worth $245 thousand (61 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hungary (15%), Bahrain (13%), Mozambique (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $38K | 16% |
| Bahrain | $31K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19K | 7.8% |
| Pakistan | $15K | 6.1% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $11K | 4.6% |
| India | $11K | 4.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $10K | 4% |
| Kenya | $9K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates universal ac/dc motors imports (HS 8501.20): 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 8501.20: Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of universal ac/dc motors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported universal ac/dc motors worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply universal ac/dc motors to the United Arab Emirates?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (32%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of universal ac/dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.69 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $8.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of universal ac/dc motors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export universal ac/dc motors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $245 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Bahrain and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for universal ac/dc motors?
The HS code for universal ac/dc motors is subheading 8501.20. 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 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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