Automatic arc welders imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $27.3 million of automatic arc welders in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $64.9 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 | $27.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 943 t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 715 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $64.9M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports automatic arc welders from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.6M | 65% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $861K | 3.2% |
| United States | $586K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $500K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $472K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $355K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.06 per kg, 44% below the world average of $30.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic arc welders exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $302 thousand of automatic arc welders in 2024 (44 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (48%), Italy (16%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $145K | 48% |
| Italy | $47K | 16% |
| India | $33K | 11% |
| Philippines | $28K | 9.4% |
| Seychelles | $24K | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 4.9% |
| Norway | $6K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 1.3% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): 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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported automatic arc welders worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.06 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $30.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.9 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $64.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export automatic arc welders?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Italy and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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