Calculating machines (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.1 million of calculating machines (other types) in 2024 (58 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.9 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 | $5.1M | 58 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 111 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 88 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 26 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports calculating machines (other types) from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $4.0M | 77% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $174K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $160K | 3.1% |
| China | $132K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $123K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $90K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $78K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $54K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $89.35 per kg, 33% above the world average of $67.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calculating machines (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of calculating machines (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.7 million in 2024 (21 tonnes). Senegal alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $2.6M | 95% |
| Kenya | $45K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $27K | 1% |
| Burkina Faso | $18K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Togo | $6K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates calculating machines (other types) imports (HS 8470.90): 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 8470.90: Machines incorporating a calculating device: n.e.c. in heading no. 8470.
Common questions
What is the value of calculating machines (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported calculating machines (other types) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculating machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculating machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $89.35 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $67.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculating machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2020 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export calculating machines (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Kenya and Spain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculating machines (other types)?
The HS code for calculating machines (other types) is subheading 8470.90. 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 8470 page.
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