Flow meters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported flow meters worth $143.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $143.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $122.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $93.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $84.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $100.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $99.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $99.2M | 958 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flow meters from
The largest suppliers were United States (20%), Germany (13%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $19.2M | 13% |
| China | $13.1M | 9.1% |
| France | $12.7M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 7.6% |
| India | $7.6M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $6.7M | 4.6% |
| Norway | $5.8M | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $97.76 per kg, close to the world average of $102.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flow meters exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported flow meters worth $22.9 million (507 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (32%), Angola (20%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 32% |
| Angola | $4.6M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 15% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 5% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| India | $729K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $564K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $303K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $246K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $227K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flow meters worth $143.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $97.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $102.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flow meters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.2 million in 2017 to $143.9 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $103.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export flow meters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $22.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Angola and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $121.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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