Filtration machinery parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filtration machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $372.8 million in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $372.8M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $335.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $285.7M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $271.3M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $232.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $221.8M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $189.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $188.6M | 13.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports filtration machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United States (23%), China (19%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $86.2M | 23% |
| China | $72.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $44.8M | 12% |
| Japan | $31.9M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $26.1M | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22.1M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $13.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $10.4M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $6.8M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.36 per kg, close to the world average of $18.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filtration machinery parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of filtration machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $36.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), United States (18%), India (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guyana grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.0M | 19% |
| United States | $6.8M | 18% |
| India | $6.7M | 18% |
| China | $2.7M | 7.5% |
| Qatar | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Guyana | $1.1M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $923K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $885K | 2.4% |
| Angola | $834K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates filtration machinery parts imports (HS 8421.99): 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 8421.99: Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of filtration machinery parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported filtration machinery parts worth $372.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply filtration machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($86.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of filtration machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.36 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $18.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of filtration machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $188.6 million in 2017 to $372.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $262.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export filtration machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $36.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $336.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for filtration machinery parts?
The HS code for filtration machinery parts is subheading 8421.99. 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 8421 page.
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