Gas and liquid meters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas and liquid meters by the United Arab Emirates reached $69.9 million in 2024 (418 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% less 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 | $69.9M | 418 t |
| 2023 | $77.1M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $52.2M | 425 t |
| 2021 | $39.9M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $41.9M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $40.9M | 362 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports gas and liquid meters from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (21%), United States (20%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $14.5M | 21% |
| United States | $13.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 13% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 5.4% |
| China | $3.7M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 5% |
| India | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| France | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $167.00 per kg, 20% above the world average of $138.98. 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.
Gas and liquid meters exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.1 million of gas and liquid meters in 2024 (131 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (31%), Nigeria (18%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.9M | 31% |
| Nigeria | $1.1M | 18% |
| China | $554K | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $483K | 8% |
| Pakistan | $347K | 5.7% |
| Angola | $282K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $192K | 3.2% |
| Uganda | $166K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $144K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported gas and liquid meters worth $69.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 418 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $167.00 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $138.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.9 million in 2017 to $69.9 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $77.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export gas and liquid meters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Nigeria and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $63.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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