Flexographic printing machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexographic printing machines by the United Arab Emirates reached $20.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $20.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 674 t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 535 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 144.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 322 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 211 t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 674 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flexographic printing machines from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Germany (21%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+757% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 37% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 21% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 19% |
| India | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $940K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $189K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $162K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $80K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $42K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.38 per kg, close to the world average of $15.16.
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 flexographic printing machines imports (HS 8443.16): 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 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flexographic printing machines worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 757% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.38 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $15.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2018 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. 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 8443 page.
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