United Arab Emirates: Semiconductor Device Market 2025

Semiconductor Device Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The semiconductor device market in the United Arab Emirates dropped dramatically to $X in 2021, declining by -38.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decrease. Semiconductor device consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, semiconductor device production declined dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 172%. Semiconductor device production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of semiconductor devices increased by 35% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 701% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semiconductor device exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 499%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for semiconductor device exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, semiconductor device exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X units), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +23.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+9.8% per year) and Singapore (-21.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for semiconductor devices exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +31.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (-2.9% per year) and Singapore (-27.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average semiconductor device export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 98% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semiconductor Device Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of semiconductor devices decreased by -25.1% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 315% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 363% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Bahrain (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of semiconductor device imports to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +23.4%).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor devices to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bahrain amounted to +30.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average semiconductor device import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 584% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per unit), while the price for China amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+27.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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