Check valves imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $74.6 million of check valves in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $74.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $58.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $62.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $65.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.6M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports check valves from
Most of the value came from China (25%), United States (22%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.9M | 25% |
| United States | $16.6M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 9% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 6.8% |
| Norway | $4.4M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.91 per kg, close to the world average of $23.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Check valves exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported check valves worth $4.6 million (256 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (33%), Kuwait (14%), Mozambique (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 33% |
| Kuwait | $655K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $330K | 7.2% |
| Norway | $197K | 4.3% |
| China | $188K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $180K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $166K | 3.6% |
| Angola | $158K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $146K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates check valves imports (HS 8481.30): 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 8481.30: Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of check valves imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported check valves worth $74.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply check valves to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by the United States (22%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of check valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.91 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $23.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of check valves to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.6 million in 2017 to $74.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export check valves?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $70.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for check valves?
The HS code for check valves is subheading 8481.30. 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 8481 page.
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