Cranes and derricks (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $19.7 million of cranes and derricks (other) in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 71% 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 | $19.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 930 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 917 t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cranes and derricks (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+955% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $842K | 4.3% |
| Slovenia | $599K | 3% |
| Japan | $589K | 3% |
| India | $366K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $361K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.40 per kg, 36% below the world average of $11.49, 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.
Cranes and derricks (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cranes and derricks (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (508 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 84% |
| Australia | $338K | 14% |
| Argentina | $12K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $11K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.4% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cranes and derricks (other) imports (HS 8426.99): 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 8426.99: Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.
Common questions
What is the value of cranes and derricks (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cranes and derricks (other) worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply cranes and derricks (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 955% on the year.
What is the average import price of cranes and derricks (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.40 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $11.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cranes and derricks (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cranes and derricks (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Australia and Argentina. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cranes and derricks (other)?
The HS code for cranes and derricks (other) is subheading 8426.99. 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 8426 page.
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