🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of drawing and measuring instruments: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $61.2 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 920 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports drawing and measuring instruments from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $40.5M | 66% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.7M | 19% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $620K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $586K | 1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $436K | 0.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $326K | 0.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $320K | 0.5% |
Types of drawing and measuring instruments under HS 9017
| 9017.20 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments | 66% |
| 9017.80 | Mathematical instruments and equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 9017 | 19% |
| 9017.30 | Mathematical equipment: micrometers, callipers and gauges | 13% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 0.7% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing, marking-out equipment and mathematical instruments: parts and accessories | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price of drawing and measuring instruments
The average declared value was about $14.10 per kg, 22% above the world average of $11.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports drawing and measuring instruments
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $1.1 million (172 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (26%), Namibia (16%), South Africa (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $282K | 26% |
| Namibia | $171K | 16% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $101K | 9.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $89K | 8.1% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $53K | 4.9% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $42K | 3.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $41K | 3.8% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $39K | 3.6% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $23K | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $20K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Drawing and measuring instruments trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $61.2 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import drawing and measuring instruments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (66%), China (19%), United Kingdom (4%).
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $14.10 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.58 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export drawing and measuring instruments?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported drawing and measuring instruments worth $1.1 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Namibia, South Africa.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
Drawing and measuring instruments falls under HS heading 9017 (Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instrumen). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading drawing and measuring instruments with the United Arab Emirates?
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