Foundry equipment parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported foundry equipment parts worth $21.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $21.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 930 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 480 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 591 t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 495 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 543 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports foundry equipment parts from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United States (19%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 48% |
| United States | $3.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 13% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $741K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $582K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $529K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $384K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $289K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $159K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.04 per kg, 33% above the world average of $11.33. 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.
Foundry equipment parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of foundry equipment parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $271 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $215K | 79% |
| Canada | $42K | 16% |
| India | $7K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $7K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates foundry equipment parts imports (HS 8454.90): 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 8454.90: Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry equipment parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported foundry equipment parts worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry equipment parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.04 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $11.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of foundry equipment parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export foundry equipment parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Canada and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry equipment parts?
The HS code for foundry equipment parts is subheading 8454.90. 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 8454 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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