🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of video games and game equipment: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported video games and game equipment worth $915.1 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of video games and game equipment by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $915.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.09B | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $816.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $562.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $335.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $369.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $399.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $427.6M | 9.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports video games and game equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $615.4M | 67% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $76.5M | 8.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $65.8M | 7.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $23.8M | 2.6% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $23.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $13.4M | 1.5% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $12.9M | 1.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $8.7M | 1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $8.4M | 0.9% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $7.9M | 0.9% |
Types of video games and game equipment under HS 9504
| 9504.50 | Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30 | 88% |
| 9504.90 | Games: articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c.… | 5.8% |
| 9504.30 | Games: operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, other than billiard articles and accesssories, and automatic… | 4.5% |
| 9504.40 | Games: playing cards | 1.2% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard articles and accessories of all kinds | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price of video games and game equipment
The average declared value was about $63.95 per kg, 97% above the world average of $32.48. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports video games and game equipment
The United Arab Emirates exported $18.9 million of video games and game equipment in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Georgia (39%), Kuwait (18%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $7.4M | 39% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $3.4M | 18% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.8M | 9.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $812K | 4.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $668K | 3.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $643K | 3.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $522K | 2.8% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $380K | 2% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $345K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Video games and game equipment trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported video games and game equipment worth $915.1 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import video games and game equipment from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (67%), United Kingdom (8%), United States (7%).
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $63.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $32.48 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export video games and game equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported video games and game equipment worth $18.9 million in 2024, mainly to Georgia, Kuwait, Hong Kong.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
Video games and game equipment falls under HS heading 9504 (Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading video games and game equipment with the United Arab Emirates?
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