Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is 103% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 430 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 310 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 243 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 652 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 204 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (48%), India (13%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 49% |
| India | $705K | 13% |
| Italy | $428K | 7.9% |
| United States | $425K | 7.8% |
| China | $345K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $226K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $167K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $142K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $136K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $68K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, close to the world average of $4.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $366 thousand (88 tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (42%), Malaysia (12%), Malawi (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $155K | 43% |
| Malaysia | $44K | 12% |
| Malawi | $36K | 9.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 8.4% |
| Togo | $18K | 5% |
| Denmark | $15K | 4% |
| Kenya | $13K | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 3% |
| Angola | $10K | 2.7% |
| Senegal | $7K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imports (HS 8423.89): 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 8423.89: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Malaysia and Malawi. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+?
The HS code for heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ is subheading 8423.89. 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 8423 page.
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