Forging and stamping presses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.1 million of forging and stamping presses in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 451 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 334 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 403 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 458 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 72 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports forging and stamping presses from
Most of the value came from Italy (35%), China (25%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.8M | 35% |
| China | $2.0M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 15% |
| Thailand | $668K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $294K | 3.6% |
| India | $262K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $226K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $113K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 1.1% |
| United States | $68K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 25% below the world average of $8.09, 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.
Forging and stamping presses exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of forging and stamping presses by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.7 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Niger accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $1.3M | 75% |
| United States | $384K | 22% |
| India | $32K | 1.8% |
| France | $7K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates forging and stamping presses imports (HS 8462.10): 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 8462.10: Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of forging and stamping presses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported forging and stamping presses worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply forging and stamping presses to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (25%) and Taiwan (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of forging and stamping presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $8.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forging and stamping presses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 523%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export forging and stamping presses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, the United States and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forging and stamping presses?
The HS code for forging and stamping presses is subheading 8462.10. 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 8462 page.
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