CNC vertical lathes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.9 million of cnc vertical lathes in 2024 (998 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $5.9M | 998 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 372 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 472 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 447 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 304 t |
| 2017 | $819K | 117 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cnc vertical lathes from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Japan (23%), South Korea (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 25% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 23% |
| South Korea | $807K | 14% |
| India | $739K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $589K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $303K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $177K | 3% |
| Singapore | $84K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $81K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $56K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, 59% below the world average of $14.47, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cnc vertical lathes imports (HS 8458.91): 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 8458.91: Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc vertical lathes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cnc vertical lathes worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 998 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc vertical lathes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Japan (23%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc vertical lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $14.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc vertical lathes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $819 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 626%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc vertical lathes?
The HS code for cnc vertical lathes is subheading 8458.91. 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 8458 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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