Front-end loaders imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported front-end loaders worth $274.6 million (65.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274.6M | 65.3K t |
| 2023 | $312.6M | 52.6K t |
| 2022 | $159.7M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $121.1M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $94.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $140.9M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $158.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $97.9M | 25.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports front-end loaders from
Most of the value came from Japan (36%), China (36%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $99.6M | 36% |
| China | $99.0M | 36% |
| India | $16.5M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $16.0M | 5.8% |
| United States | $14.3M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.70, 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.
Front-end loaders exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of front-end loaders by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.6 million in 2024 (624 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (31%), Zimbabwe (15%), Senegal (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $797K | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $403K | 16% |
| Senegal | $335K | 13% |
| Egypt | $190K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $188K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $119K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $115K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $54K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $33K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported front-end loaders worth $274.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($99.6 million), followed by China (36%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 859% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.9 million in 2017 to $274.6 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2023 at $312.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $170.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export front-end loaders?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zimbabwe and Senegal. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $272.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.