Glass manufacturing and molding machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass manufacturing and molding machines by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 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 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 335 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 302 t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 920 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 622 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 183 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glass manufacturing and molding machines from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 75% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $190K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $175K | 2.1% |
| United States | $164K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $100K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $96K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $69K | 0.8% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.84 per kg, 64% below the world average of $21.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates glass manufacturing and molding machines imports (HS 8475.29): 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 8475.29: Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glass manufacturing and molding machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass manufacturing and molding machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Portugal (15%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass manufacturing and molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.84 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $21.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass manufacturing and molding machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2020 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass manufacturing and molding machines?
The HS code for glass manufacturing and molding machines is subheading 8475.29. 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 8475 page.
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