Electro-discharge cutting machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electro-discharge cutting machines worth $3.1 million (324 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $3.1M | 325 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 81 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 80 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $671K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 76 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electro-discharge cutting machines from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (29%), Poland (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 48% |
| India | $905K | 29% |
| Poland | $190K | 6.1% |
| United States | $145K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $106K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $68K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $38K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, 50% below the world average of $19.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electro-discharge cutting machines imports (HS 8456.30): 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 8456.30: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes.
Common questions
What is the value of electro-discharge cutting machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electro-discharge cutting machines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply electro-discharge cutting machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (29%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average import price of electro-discharge cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $19.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electro-discharge cutting machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electro-discharge cutting machines?
The HS code for electro-discharge cutting machines is subheading 8456.30. 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 8456 page.
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