Food processing machinery parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $28.3 million of food processing machinery parts in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% 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 | $28.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 578 t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 593 t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 466 t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 835 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 736 t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 463 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports food processing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (13%), India (12%), Switzerland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.8M | 13% |
| India | $3.5M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 9.6% |
| China | $2.7M | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 8.1% |
| United States | $1.7M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $911K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $889K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.21 per kg, 23% below the world average of $26.28, 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 processing machinery parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of food processing machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.7 million in 2024 (511 tonnes). Senegal alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $2.4M | 64% |
| Zambia | $361K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $138K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $134K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $102K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $91K | 2.4% |
| India | $88K | 2.4% |
| Angola | $61K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $61K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported food processing machinery parts worth $28.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (12%) and Switzerland (12%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.21 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $26.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $28.3 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export food processing machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Zambia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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 8438 page.
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