Food preparation equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $124.2 million of food preparation equipment in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% 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 | $124.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $118.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $97.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $75.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $67.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $62.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $64.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $64.9M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports food preparation equipment from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), United States (24%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $35.2M | 28% |
| United States | $29.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $19.2M | 16% |
| China | $14.5M | 12% |
| France | $3.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.47 per kg, 29% below the world average of $33.05, 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.
Food preparation equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of food preparation equipment in 2024 (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (24%), Hong Kong (11%), Togo (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $504K | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $244K | 11% |
| Togo | $208K | 9.7% |
| Morocco | $208K | 9.7% |
| Seychelles | $126K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $111K | 5.2% |
| India | $108K | 5% |
| Italy | $79K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 3.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $55K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported food preparation equipment worth $124.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.47 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.9 million in 2017 to $124.2 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export food preparation equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Togo. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $122.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. 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 8419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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