Air and gas compressors (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $444.1 million (19.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $444.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $251.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $230.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $230.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $211.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $193.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $202.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $226.1M | 11.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports air and gas compressors (other) from
Most of the value came from China (19%), United Kingdom (12%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $85.1M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $55.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $52.8M | 12% |
| Japan | $46.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $33.7M | 7.6% |
| United States | $33.5M | 7.5% |
| India | $30.4M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $25.0M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $20.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $14.7M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.22 per kg, close to the world average of $20.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $11.3 million of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (21%), Zimbabwe (13%), Qatar (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.4M | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 13% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 13% |
| Bahrain | $916K | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $608K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $547K | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $496K | 4.4% |
| United States | $453K | 4% |
| Italy | $240K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $234K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $444.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($85.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 950% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.22 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $20.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226.1 million in 2017 to $444.1 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $248.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Zimbabwe and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $432.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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