Dental instruments imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $61.2 million of dental instruments in 2024 (733 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $61.2M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 388 t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 318 t |
| 2021 | $31.4M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 238 t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 373 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports dental instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), South Korea (22%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 28% |
| South Korea | $13.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| United States | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.56 per kg, 26% below the world average of $113.60, 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.
Dental instruments exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of dental instruments by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.9 million in 2024 (72 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (22%), India (17%), Fiji (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $416K | 22% |
| India | $322K | 17% |
| Fiji | $262K | 14% |
| Denmark | $213K | 11% |
| France | $71K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $67K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $62K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $58K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $40K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates dental instruments imports (HS 9018.49): 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 9018.49: Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines.
Common questions
What is the value of dental instruments imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported dental instruments worth $61.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 733 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental instruments to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.56 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $113.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental instruments to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $61.2 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export dental instruments?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, India and Fiji. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $59.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental instruments?
The HS code for dental instruments is subheading 9018.49. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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