UV and IR lamps imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uv and ir lamps by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.0 million in 2024 (178 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.0M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 109 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 49 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports uv and ir lamps from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), United Kingdom (17%), Denmark (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 17% |
| Denmark | $897K | 13% |
| Germany | $804K | 11% |
| France | $491K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 4.3% |
| United States | $286K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $235K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $226K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $197K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.48 per kg, close to the world average of $35.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
UV and IR lamps exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $631 thousand of uv and ir lamps in 2024 (58 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (22%), Malawi (18%), Mozambique (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $142K | 22% |
| Malawi | $114K | 18% |
| Mozambique | $52K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $50K | 7.9% |
| Angola | $42K | 6.6% |
| Seychelles | $31K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $22K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $18K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates uv and ir lamps imports (HS 8539.49): 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 8539.49: Lamps: ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps).
Common questions
What is the value of uv and ir lamps imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported uv and ir lamps worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply uv and ir lamps to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and Denmark (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of uv and ir lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.48 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $35.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uv and ir lamps to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export uv and ir lamps?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uv and ir lamps?
The HS code for uv and ir lamps is subheading 8539.49. 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 8539 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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