Industrial diesel engines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported industrial diesel engines worth $251.6 million (25.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $349.5 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 | $251.6M | 25.7K t |
| 2023 | $349.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2022 | $243.7M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $182.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $179.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $175.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $126.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $114.9M | 9.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial diesel engines from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (25%), China (23%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $63.8M | 25% |
| China | $56.7M | 23% |
| United States | $42.4M | 17% |
| India | $35.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $7.8M | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $7.2M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.79 per kg, 27% below the world average of $13.37, 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.
Industrial diesel engines exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of industrial diesel engines by the United Arab Emirates reached $21.1 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (32%), Kazakhstan (23%), South Africa (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.8M | 32% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.8M | 23% |
| South Africa | $3.9M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $753K | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $336K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $309K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $303K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $272K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $211K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial diesel engines worth $251.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($63.8 million), followed by China (23%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.79 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.9 million in 2017 to $251.6 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $349.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $202.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $21.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $230.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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