Confectionery and chocolate machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of confectionery and chocolate machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $65.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 571% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $65.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 396 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 490 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 305 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 231 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports confectionery and chocolate machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Netherlands (29%), Denmark (10%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.4M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $18.7M | 29% |
| Denmark | $6.8M | 10% |
| France | $5.6M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $4.9M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| China | $861K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $628K | 1% |
| Israel | $323K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.74 per kg, 38% above the world average of $39.57. 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.
Confectionery and chocolate machinery exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of confectionery and chocolate machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.8 million in 2024 (37 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.1M | 62% |
| Paraguay | $612K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $6K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates confectionery and chocolate machinery imports (HS 8438.20): 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 8438.20: Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate.
Common questions
What is the value of confectionery and chocolate machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported confectionery and chocolate machinery worth $65.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 571% on 2023.
Which countries supply confectionery and chocolate machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (29%) and Denmark (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of confectionery and chocolate machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.74 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $39.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of confectionery and chocolate machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $65.1 million in 2024, an increase of 776%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export confectionery and chocolate machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Paraguay and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $63.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery?
The HS code for confectionery and chocolate machinery is subheading 8438.20. 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 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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