Upright pianos imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.0 million of upright pianos in 2024 (748 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% 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 | $6.0M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 647 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 594 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 397 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 305 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports upright pianos from
The largest suppliers were Japan (39%), Malaysia (24%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.4M | 39% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $674K | 11% |
| Germany | $412K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $293K | 4.9% |
| China | $268K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $195K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $194K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $117K | 2% |
| Sweden | $53K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, close to the world average of $7.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Upright pianos exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported upright pianos worth $279 thousand (28 tonnes). Uzbekistan alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $187K | 67% |
| Kenya | $31K | 11% |
| Georgia | $17K | 6.1% |
| France | $13K | 4.6% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 3% |
| Angola | $6K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates upright pianos imports (HS 9201.10): 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 9201.10: Musical instruments: pianos, upright, including automatic pianos.
Common questions
What is the value of upright pianos imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported upright pianos worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 165 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply upright pianos to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Malaysia (24%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of upright pianos per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of upright pianos to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export upright pianos?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Kenya and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for upright pianos?
The HS code for upright pianos is subheading 9201.10. It sits in HS chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9201 page.
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