Household sewing machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported household sewing machines worth $12.7 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.2 million.
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 | $12.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports household sewing machines from
Japan alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.1M | 56% |
| India | $1.8M | 14% |
| China | $1.7M | 14% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $448K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.1% |
| United States | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 61% below the world average of $12.68, 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.
Household sewing machines exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported household sewing machines worth $586 thousand (300 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (17%), Tanzania (15%), Israel (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $102K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $87K | 15% |
| Israel | $79K | 14% |
| Paraguay | $59K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $50K | 8.6% |
| Seychelles | $40K | 6.8% |
| Zambia | $39K | 6.6% |
| India | $36K | 6.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 5.4% |
| Maldives | $16K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates household sewing machines imports (HS 8452.10): 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 8452.10: Sewing machines: of the household type.
Common questions
What is the value of household sewing machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported household sewing machines worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply household sewing machines to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (14%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of household sewing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $12.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of household sewing machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export household sewing machines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $586 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for household sewing machines?
The HS code for household sewing machines is subheading 8452.10. 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 8452 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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