Book binding machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported book binding machinery worth $5.7 million (496 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.7M | 496 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 244 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 97 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports book binding machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), Thailand (19%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 38% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 19% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $319K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $288K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $259K | 4.6% |
| India | $230K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $138K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $99K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $82K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.44 per kg, 45% below the world average of $20.73, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates book binding machinery imports (HS 8440.10): 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 8440.10: Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of book binding machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported book binding machinery worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 496 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply book binding machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Thailand (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of book binding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.44 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $20.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of book binding machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for book binding machinery?
The HS code for book binding machinery is subheading 8440.10. 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 8440 page.
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