Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $433.2 million of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (129.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $569.9 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 | $433.2M | 129.8K t |
| 2023 | $569.9M | 150.6K t |
| 2022 | $285.7M | 82.1K t |
| 2021 | $211.5M | 66.9K t |
| 2020 | $143.5M | 47.5K t |
| 2019 | $155.6M | 40.9K t |
| 2018 | $157.4M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $88.7M | 23.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Japan (28%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $142.2M | 33% |
| Japan | $120.3M | 28% |
| India | $58.7M | 14% |
| South Korea | $39.9M | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24.0M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $11.4M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $9.4M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.97, 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.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guyana (16%), Netherlands (14%), Senegal (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $797K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $696K | 14% |
| Senegal | $443K | 8.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $398K | 8% |
| Mauritania | $393K | 7.9% |
| Niger | $283K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $279K | 5.6% |
| Angola | $263K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $229K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $187K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $433.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($142.2 million), followed by Japan (28%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.7 million in 2017 to $433.2 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. The peak was 2023 at $569.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $255.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guyana, the Netherlands and Senegal. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $428.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
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