Escalators and moving walkways imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.0 million of escalators and moving walkways in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.1 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 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 635 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 3.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports escalators and moving walkways from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+996% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 93% |
| Thailand | $188K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.1% |
| India | $42K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 37% below the world average of $5.41, 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 escalators and moving walkways imports (HS 8428.40): 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 8428.40: Escalators and moving walkways.
Common questions
What is the value of escalators and moving walkways imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported escalators and moving walkways worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply escalators and moving walkways to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Thailand (5%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of escalators and moving walkways per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $5.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of escalators and moving walkways to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for escalators and moving walkways?
The HS code for escalators and moving walkways is subheading 8428.40. 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 8428 page.
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