Boring machinery parts exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of boring machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $880.3 million in 2024 (73.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $880.3M | 73.9K t |
| 2023 | $601.3M | 80.2K t |
| 2022 | $574.9M | 48.8K t |
| 2021 | $395.0M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $453.4M | 25.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.00B | 56.4K t |
| 2018 | $976.8M | 85.8K t |
| 2017 | $218.8M | 18.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports boring machinery parts to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $775.3M | 88% |
| United States | $13.5M | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $10.8M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $9.5M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $8.1M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 0.8% |
| Norway | $6.8M | 0.8% |
| India | $5.8M | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $4.0M | 0.5% |
| China | $3.2M | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.91 per kg, close to the world average of $12.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $508.3 million of boring machinery parts in 2024 (35.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Most of the value came from China (22%), United States (18%), Singapore (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $113.3M | 22% |
| United States | $91.3M | 18% |
| Singapore | $68.5M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61.4M | 12% |
| India | $40.8M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $35.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $12.6M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $10.8M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $9.7M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates boring machinery parts exports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported boring machinery parts worth $880.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy boring machinery parts from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($775.3 million), followed by the United States (2%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average export price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.91 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of boring machinery parts from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $218.8 million in 2017 to $880.3 million in 2024, an increase of 302%. The peak was 2019 at $1.00 billion. Over 8 years the average was $638.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import boring machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $508.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Singapore. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $372.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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