Bucket conveyor systems imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million of bucket conveyor systems in 2024 (329 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.4 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 | $2.9M | 329 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 242 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 483 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 563 t |
| 2020 | $511K | 91 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 852 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 232 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bucket conveyor systems from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Italy (28%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $941K | 33% |
| Italy | $801K | 28% |
| Germany | $535K | 19% |
| Turkey | $243K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $196K | 6.8% |
| India | $108K | 3.7% |
| United States | $25K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.73 per kg, close to the world average of $7.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bucket conveyor systems exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of bucket conveyor systems by the United Arab Emirates reached $292 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (36%), Malaysia (20%), Kuwait (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $104K | 36% |
| Malaysia | $59K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $53K | 18% |
| Qatar | $50K | 17% |
| Germany | $20K | 6.8% |
| United States | $3K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bucket conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.32): 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 8428.32: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of bucket conveyor systems imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bucket conveyor systems worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply bucket conveyor systems to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($941 thousand), followed by Italy (28%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of bucket conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.73 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $7.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bucket conveyor systems to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2018 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bucket conveyor systems?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $292 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bucket conveyor systems?
The HS code for bucket conveyor systems is subheading 8428.32. 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 8428 page.
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