Gravure printing machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.9 million of gravure printing machinery in 2024 (461 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 109% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $6.9M | 461 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 907 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 230 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 224 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 187 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports gravure printing machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Germany (32%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 50% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 32% |
| India | $1.0M | 15% |
| France | $204K | 3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.90 per kg, close to the world average of $15.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gravure printing machinery exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.0 million of gravure printing machinery in 2024 (108 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $4.0M | 100% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.2% |
| Lesotho | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gravure printing machinery imports (HS 8443.17): 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 8443.17: Printing machinery: gravure.
Common questions
What is the value of gravure printing machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported gravure printing machinery worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 461 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 131 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravure printing machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (32%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravure printing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gravure printing machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export gravure printing machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Mozambique and Lesotho. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gravure printing machinery?
The HS code for gravure printing machinery is subheading 8443.17. 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 8443 page.
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