Floating cranes and docks imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of floating cranes and docks by the United Arab Emirates reached $705.1 million in 2024 (52.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.27 billion.
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 | $705.1M | 52.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.27B | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $570.7M | 47.2K t |
| 2021 | $582.1M | 45.9K t |
| 2020 | $266.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $266.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $313.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $833.8M | 320 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports floating cranes and docks from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $469.0M | 67% |
| India | $198.6M | 28% |
| China | $28.5M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 0.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.0M | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $986K | 0.1% |
| United States | $275K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $207K | 0% |
| South Korea | $154K | 0% |
| Singapore | $93K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.35 per kg, 149% above the world average of $5.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Floating cranes and docks exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of floating cranes and docks by the United Arab Emirates reached $26.8 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). India alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.6M | 99% |
| Nigeria | $180K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates floating cranes and docks imports (HS 8905.90): 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 8905.90: Vessels: light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks.
Common questions
What is the value of floating cranes and docks imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported floating cranes and docks worth $705.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 148 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply floating cranes and docks to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($469.0 million), followed by India (28%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of floating cranes and docks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.35 per kg in 2024, 149% above the world average of $5.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of floating cranes and docks to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $833.8 million in 2017 to $705.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $1.27 billion. Over 8 years the average was $601.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export floating cranes and docks?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $26.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Nigeria and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $678.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for floating cranes and docks?
The HS code for floating cranes and docks is subheading 8905.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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