Trade lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from Switzerland.
The United Arab Emirates imported USD 2.6bn of manufactured and processed goods from Switzerland in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in these lines, and Switzerland is its number 13 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Switzerland dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 2.6bnfrom Switzerland in 2024 (USD 2.2bn in 2022)
1 per centof the United Arab Emirates's imports in these lines, USD 201bn from every source
158product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#13Switzerland's rank among the United Arab Emirates's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Arab Emirates paid Switzerland for it at the border, Switzerland's share of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 84 per cent of the lane.
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Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports83 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 521m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 557min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 910121
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports70 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 370m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 379min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports26 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15.4m a tonne, 11 tonnesUSD 165min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 181,327 a tonne, 871 tonnesUSD 158min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display onlyHS 910211
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports50 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 157min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with...HS 910129
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports83 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 139min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display onlyHS 910111
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports62 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 107min 2024 -
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Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 39,909 a tonne, 2,660 tonnesUSD 106min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 910229
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports89 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 76min 2024 -
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Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports26 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,587 a tonne, 3,778 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of the United Arab Emirates's importsunder 1 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 274,957 a tonne, 67 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,677 a tonne, 973 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 59 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,516 a tonne, 9,500 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports3 per cent, 47 source countriesChangedown 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 651,659 a tonne, 22 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: n.e.c. in item 3002.3HS 300249
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 18 source countriesChangefrom USD 585k in 2022Unit valueUSD 165,726 a tonne, 83 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 75 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 94,883 a tonne, 140 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 82 source countriesChangeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,723 a tonne, 475 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 79 source countriesChangedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 63,032 a tonne, 197 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of the United Arab Emirates's importsunder 1 per cent, 80 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 774,586 a tonne, 15 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports18 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 11min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 67 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 114,092 a tonne, 94 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 215,074 a tonne, 49 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports2 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 463,512 a tonne, 21 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,282 a tonne, 800 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 41 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,126 a tonne, 608 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports3 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 163 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 788,468 a tonne, 9.9 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853530
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports34 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 76,184 a tonne, 102 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.9m a tonne, 2.6 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or...HS 902789
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 158 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 846,284 a tonne, 9.0 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,518 a tonne, 947 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of the United Arab Emirates's importsunder 1 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 267 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.0m a tonne, 3.4 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)HS 391740
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,643 a tonne, 319 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers...HS 640319
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 38 source countriesChangefrom USD 211k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports2 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 349,137 a tonne, 19 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Machines and appliances: for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metalsHS 902410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports31 per cent, 33 source countriesChangefrom USD 424k in 2022Unit valueUSD 86,380 a tonne, 74 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Nickel: wire, of nickel alloysHS 750522
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 191 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,935 a tonne, 182 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: n.e.c. in heading no. 9113HS 911390
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports37 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
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Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,317 a tonne, 202 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 102,544 a tonne, 50 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolateHS 843820
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 373 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 87,490 a tonne, 56 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420231
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Pens: ball pointHS 960810
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports9 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Sunglasses: corrective, protective or otherHS 900410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports3 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 229 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 835,895 a tonne, 5.2 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130
Share of the United Arab Emirates's importsunder 1 per cent, 77 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 153,709 a tonne, 26 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.2m a tonne, 3.4 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), other than alarm or wall clocks, other than electrically operatedHS 910599
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports57 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
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Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layerHS 700510
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 893 a tonne, 4,323 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatusHS 901920
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports9 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 239,454 a tonne, 16 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 58 source countriesChangeup 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290USD 106m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890USD 9m in 2024, up 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299USD 14m in 2024, up 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 13m in 2024, up 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420USD 11m in 2024, up 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590USD 8m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110USD 11m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215USD 165m in 2024, up 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display onlyHS 910111USD 107m in 2024, up 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 73m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 62 per cent of the line.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690USD 15m in 2024, up 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 910229USD 76m in 2024, up 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 89 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110USD 21m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display onlyHS 910211USD 157m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 135m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with...HS 910129USD 139m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 83 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324USD 18m in 2024, up 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Switzerland supplies under 1 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221USD 557m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 521m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 83 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490USD 158m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 148m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632USD 8m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 910121USD 379m in 2024, up 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 370m in 2022). Switzerland supplies 70 per cent of the line.
Where Switzerland dominates
Lines where Switzerland supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Switzerland ships at least 60 per cent of what the United Arab Emirates imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 91022183 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 557m; 44 source countries in all.
- Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 91012170 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 379m; 39 source countries in all.
- Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with...HS 91012983 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 139m; 29 source countries in all.
- Wrist-watches: electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display onlyHS 91011162 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 107m; 36 source countries in all.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 91022989 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 76m; 39 source countries in all.
- Cells and batteries: primary, silver oxideHS 85064060 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 3m; 13 source countries in all.
- Clocks: with watch movements, other than electrically operated, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104HS 91039097 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 3m; 10 source countries in all.
- Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, electrically...HS 91019176 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 2m; 11 source countries in all.
- Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof: of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metalHS 91131087 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 1m; 16 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Switzerland's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the United Arab Emirates at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215Switzerland: USD 165m at USD 15.4m a tonne. United States: USD 172m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 7.9m a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6.0m a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Switzerland: USD 158m at USD 181,327 a tonne. Germany: USD 233m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 85,393 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 59,575 a tonne.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290Switzerland: USD 106m at USD 39,909 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 78m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 23,064 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 26,492 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Switzerland: USD 18m at USD 274,957 a tonne. Japan: USD 1.6bn (32 per cent of the line) at USD 66,417 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,417 a tonne.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690Switzerland: USD 15m at USD 15,677 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 36m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 8,539 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,304 a tonne.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299Switzerland: USD 14m at USD 1,516 a tonne. Thailand: USD 8m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 904 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,738 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199Switzerland: USD 14m at USD 651,659 a tonne. Italy: USD 47m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 131,255 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 216,643 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499Switzerland: USD 13m at USD 94,883 a tonne. France: USD 220m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 34,858 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,530 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Switzerland: USD 13m at USD 27,723 a tonne. China: USD 516m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 8,884 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 39,034 a tonne.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440Switzerland: USD 12m at USD 63,032 a tonne. China: USD 468m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 15,154 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 54,270 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762Switzerland: USD 11m at USD 774,586 a tonne. United States: USD 420m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 350,751 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 350,744 a tonne.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300Switzerland: USD 11m at USD 114,092 a tonne. France: USD 475m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 59,203 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 61,463 a tonne.
- Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420Switzerland: USD 11m at USD 215,074 a tonne. India: USD 11m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 18,879 a tonne, 91 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 91,307 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Switzerland: USD 9m at USD 463,512 a tonne. United States: USD 76m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 122,041 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 154,428 a tonne.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 788,468 a tonne. United States: USD 51m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 382,236 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 244,133 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853530Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 76,184 a tonne. Italy: USD 8m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 37,839 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,192 a tonne.
- Dental fittings: other than artificial teethHS 902129Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 2.9m a tonne. South Korea: USD 29m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 702,656 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
- Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or...HS 902789Switzerland: USD 8m at USD 846,284 a tonne. United States: USD 19m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 360,094 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 296,535 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690Switzerland: USD 7m at USD 7,518 a tonne. India: USD 89m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 2,200 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,995 a tonne.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713Switzerland: USD 7m at USD 2.0m a tonne. China: USD 5.1bn (23 per cent of the line) at USD 428,541 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the United Arab Emirates with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Switzerland's part of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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