Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $18.7 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.2 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 | $18.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
Most of the value came from South Korea (15%), United States (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+958% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.7M | 15% |
| United States | $1.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 9% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $984K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $961K | 5.1% |
| China | $924K | 4.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes in 2024 (622 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (32%), Saudi Arabia (27%), Israel (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.1M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $906K | 27% |
| Israel | $565K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $223K | 6.7% |
| Central African Republic | $199K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $162K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $70K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $38K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $29K | 0.9% |
| Seychelles | $14K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (10%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 958% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.73 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. The peak was 2023 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Saudi Arabia and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. 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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