Catapult and arresting gear imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.2 million of catapult and arresting gear in 2024 (85 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.1 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 | $6.2M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 116 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 39 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports catapult and arresting gear from
United States alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.7M | 92% |
| Egypt | $278K | 4.5% |
| Finland | $134K | 2.2% |
| Estonia | $42K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.1% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.28 per kg, 87% below the world average of $582.91, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Catapult and arresting gear exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.2 million of catapult and arresting gear in 2024 (10 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.2M | 84% |
| Qatar | $543K | 8.8% |
| Philippines | $354K | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $71K | 1.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates catapult and arresting gear imports (HS 8805.10): 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 8805.10: Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of catapult and arresting gear imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported catapult and arresting gear worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply catapult and arresting gear to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (4%) and Finland (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of catapult and arresting gear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.28 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $582.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of catapult and arresting gear to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export catapult and arresting gear?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Qatar and the Philippines. That compares with imports of $6.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for catapult and arresting gear?
The HS code for catapult and arresting gear is subheading 8805.10. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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