Gas liquefaction equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gas liquefaction equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $21.8 million in 2024 (494 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 64% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $120.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.8M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $59.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $120.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $78.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 137 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports gas liquefaction equipment to
The largest buyer markets were China (45%), Canada (37%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 45% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 37% |
| United States | $2.6M | 12% |
| Nigeria | $596K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $333K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $203K | 0.9% |
| India | $123K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $102K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.13 per kg, 141% above the world average of $18.34. 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 liquefaction equipment imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.4 million of gas liquefaction equipment in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 61% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 26% |
| India | $763K | 7.3% |
| France | $486K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $39K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gas liquefaction equipment exports (HS 8419.60): 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 8419.60: Machinery: for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of gas liquefaction equipment exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported gas liquefaction equipment worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 84 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy gas liquefaction equipment from the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Canada (37%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 675% on the year.
What is the average export price of gas liquefaction equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $44.13 per kg in 2024, 141% above the world average of $18.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gas liquefaction equipment from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $120.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import gas liquefaction equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas liquefaction equipment?
The HS code for gas liquefaction equipment is subheading 8419.60. 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 8419 page.
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