Animal feed preparation machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.4 million of animal feed preparation machinery in 2024 (610 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.2 million.
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 | $4.4M | 610 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 718 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 232 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 262 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 793 t |
| 2018 | $956K | 145 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 264 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports animal feed preparation machinery from
Most of the value came from Spain (36%), China (32%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.6M | 36% |
| China | $1.4M | 32% |
| Turkey | $641K | 15% |
| Italy | $378K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $144K | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $109K | 2.5% |
| India | $65K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $25K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $22K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.20 per kg, close to the world average of $8.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal feed preparation machinery exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of animal feed preparation machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $267 thousand in 2024 (30 tonnes). New Zealand alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $267K | 100% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates animal feed preparation machinery imports (HS 8436.10): 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 8436.10: Machinery: for preparing animal feeding stuffs.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed preparation machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported animal feed preparation machinery worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 610 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed preparation machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (32%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed preparation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.20 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $8.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed preparation machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. The peak was 2022 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export animal feed preparation machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to New Zealand, Zambia and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed preparation machinery?
The HS code for animal feed preparation machinery is subheading 8436.10. 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 8436 page.
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