Bridge and gantry cranes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $86.1 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 924% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $229.5 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 | $86.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $229.5M | 40.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bridge and gantry cranes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.2M | 92% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $853K | 1% |
| India | $678K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $428K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $398K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $387K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $367K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $355K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $342K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.39 per kg, close to the world average of $6.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bridge and gantry cranes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of bridge and gantry cranes by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.2 million in 2024 (484 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (34%), Norway (32%), Israel (10%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $754K | 34% |
| Norway | $719K | 32% |
| Israel | $224K | 10% |
| Nigeria | $162K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $123K | 5.6% |
| Kuwait | $115K | 5.2% |
| India | $46K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $45K | 2% |
| Seychelles | $26K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $86.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 924% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($79.2 million), followed by Singapore (2%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.39 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $229.5 million in 2017 to $86.1 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $229.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bridge and gantry cranes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Norway and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $83.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
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