Distillation and rectification equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.7 million of distillation and rectification equipment in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.8 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 | $24.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 341 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 518 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 297 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 530 t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 364 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports distillation and rectification equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 52% |
| India | $5.6M | 23% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $919K | 3.7% |
| United States | $248K | 1% |
| Canada | $214K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $211K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $53K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $48K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.99 per kg, 35% below the world average of $13.90, 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.
Distillation and rectification equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of distillation and rectification equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.2 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.6M | 96% |
| Nigeria | $470K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $74K | 0.6% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $7K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $3K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by India (23%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2023 at $38.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export distillation and rectification equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Nigeria and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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