Conveyor systems (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported conveyor systems (other) worth $43.2 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $82.1 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 | $43.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $51.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $82.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $64.9M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports conveyor systems (other) from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (11%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 35% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 11% |
| United States | $2.9M | 6.8% |
| Estonia | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $1.3M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 39% below the world average of $15.02, 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.
Conveyor systems (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported conveyor systems (other) worth $5.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.5M | 80% |
| Egypt | $266K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $240K | 4.2% |
| United States | $167K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $124K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $52K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $46K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.5% |
| India | $29K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates conveyor systems (other) imports (HS 8428.39): 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 8428.39: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33.
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor systems (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported conveyor systems (other) worth $43.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor systems (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor systems (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $15.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor systems (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.9 million in 2017 to $43.2 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $82.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export conveyor systems (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Egypt and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor systems (other)?
The HS code for conveyor systems (other) is subheading 8428.39. 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 8428 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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