Dairy machinery and equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dairy machinery and equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.0 million in 2024 (586 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 301% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $13.0M | 587 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 151 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 136 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 138 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dairy machinery and equipment from
Most of the value came from Italy (31%), Netherlands (25%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 25% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Bulgaria | $904K | 7% |
| China | $614K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $571K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $558K | 4.3% |
| India | $327K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $181K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.19 per kg, 41% below the world average of $37.46, 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.
Dairy machinery and equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported dairy machinery and equipment worth $3.3 million (184 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Zambia alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.3M | 71% |
| Saudi Arabia | $838K | 25% |
| Uganda | $102K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $31K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates dairy machinery and equipment imports (HS 8434.20): 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 8434.20: Dairy machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of dairy machinery and equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dairy machinery and equipment worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 586 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 301% on 2023.
Which countries supply dairy machinery and equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of dairy machinery and equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.19 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $37.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dairy machinery and equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export dairy machinery and equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Saudi Arabia and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dairy machinery and equipment?
The HS code for dairy machinery and equipment is subheading 8434.20. 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 8434 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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