Hopper and dosing scales imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hopper and dosing scales worth $10.9 million (291 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 321% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $10.9M | 291 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 190 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 123 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 181 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 361 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hopper and dosing scales from
Most of the value came from Belgium (43%), Germany (16%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.7M | 43% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 16% |
| China | $1.5M | 14% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $335K | 3.1% |
| France | $274K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $262K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $244K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $239K | 2.2% |
| India | $189K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.44 per kg, 25% above the world average of $30.07. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hopper and dosing scales imports (HS 8423.30): 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 8423.30: Weighing machines: constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales.
Common questions
What is the value of hopper and dosing scales imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hopper and dosing scales worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 321% on 2023.
Which countries supply hopper and dosing scales to the United Arab Emirates?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (16%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of hopper and dosing scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.44 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $30.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hopper and dosing scales to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hopper and dosing scales?
The HS code for hopper and dosing scales is subheading 8423.30. 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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