Industrial dryers (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial dryers (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $29.2 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% 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 | $29.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 541 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial dryers (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (15%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 37% |
| India | $4.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $669K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $620K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $457K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.73 per kg, 46% below the world average of $17.91, 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 dryers (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million of industrial dryers (other) in 2024 (57 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (43%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $496K | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 19% |
| Germany | $105K | 9% |
| Zimbabwe | $87K | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $62K | 5.3% |
| Angola | $58K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 3.9% |
| India | $31K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $18K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial dryers (other) imports (HS 8419.39): 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 8419.39: Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial dryers (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial dryers (other) worth $29.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial dryers (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by India (15%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial dryers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.73 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $17.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial dryers (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $29.2 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial dryers (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial dryers (other)?
The HS code for industrial dryers (other) is subheading 8419.39. 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 8419 page.
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