Gear boxes and speed changers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gear boxes and speed changers by the United Arab Emirates reached $198.1 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 78% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $198.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $111.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $76.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $64.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $87.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.0M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Germany (20%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 20% |
| United States | $27.1M | 14% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.1M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $7.5M | 3.8% |
| France | $6.9M | 3.5% |
| India | $6.5M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.77 per kg, close to the world average of $17.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported gear boxes and speed changers worth $13.3 million (510 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (32%), Italy (18%), Zimbabwe (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 32% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $995K | 7.5% |
| India | $712K | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $592K | 4.5% |
| Kuwait | $463K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $444K | 3.4% |
| Israel | $338K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $290K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $198.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($50.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.77 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $17.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.0 million in 2017 to $198.1 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $86.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $184.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
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