Variable resistors and rheostats imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.3 million of variable resistors and rheostats in 2024 (41 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.3M | 41 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 18 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports variable resistors and rheostats from
Most of the value came from United States (20%), China (16%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $848K | 20% |
| China | $704K | 16% |
| Canada | $656K | 15% |
| Germany | $366K | 8.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $328K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $254K | 5.9% |
| India | $234K | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $142K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 2.7% |
| France | $114K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $104.92 per kg, 132% above the world average of $45.32. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Variable resistors and rheostats exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported variable resistors and rheostats worth $329 thousand (5 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $188K | 57% |
| Poland | $60K | 18% |
| India | $41K | 12% |
| Egypt | $12K | 3.8% |
| Angola | $7K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $2K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates variable resistors and rheostats imports (HS 8533.40): 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 8533.40: Electrical resistors: variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating).
Common questions
What is the value of variable resistors and rheostats imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported variable resistors and rheostats worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply variable resistors and rheostats to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($848 thousand), followed by China (16%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average import price of variable resistors and rheostats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $104.92 per kg in 2024, 132% above the world average of $45.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of variable resistors and rheostats to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export variable resistors and rheostats?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $329 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Poland and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for variable resistors and rheostats?
The HS code for variable resistors and rheostats is subheading 8533.40. 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 8533 page.
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