Automatic resistance welders imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic resistance welders by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.4 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.0 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 | $8.4M | 811 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 343 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 567 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 259 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports automatic resistance welders from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 51% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 21% |
| Switzerland | $900K | 11% |
| India | $486K | 5.8% |
| Norway | $418K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $164K | 2% |
| United States | $136K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $105K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 0.6% |
| France | $41K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.37 per kg, 65% below the world average of $29.79, 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 resistance welders exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $307 thousand of automatic resistance welders in 2024 (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Australia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $156K | 51% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 15% |
| Angola | $36K | 12% |
| Georgia | $21K | 6.9% |
| India | $13K | 4.2% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates automatic resistance welders imports (HS 8515.21): 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 8515.21: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic resistance welders imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported automatic resistance welders worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 810 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic resistance welders to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic resistance welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.37 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $29.79 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 resistance welders to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export automatic resistance welders?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $307 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Saudi Arabia and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic resistance welders?
The HS code for automatic resistance welders is subheading 8515.21. 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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