CNC drilling machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cnc drilling machines worth $4.9 million (299 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.1 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 | $4.9M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 330 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $692K | 286 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 129 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cnc drilling machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (30%), China (21%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 30% |
| China | $1.0M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $815K | 17% |
| Spain | $406K | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $334K | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $329K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $327K | 6.7% |
| India | $146K | 3% |
| Singapore | $33K | 0.7% |
| France | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.46 per kg, close to the world average of $15.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cnc drilling machines imports (HS 8459.21): 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 8459.21: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc drilling machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cnc drilling machines worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc drilling machines to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.46 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $15.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cnc drilling machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2020 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc drilling machines?
The HS code for cnc drilling machines is subheading 8459.21. 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 8459 page.
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