Industrial heating equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported industrial heating equipment worth $11.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.8 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 | $11.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 328 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 218 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 398 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 60 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial heating equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (19%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 19% |
| United States | $1.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $865K | 7.6% |
| France | $667K | 5.8% |
| India | $624K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $575K | 5% |
| Sweden | $311K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $245K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 83% below the world average of $47.19, 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 heating equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of industrial heating equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $407 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (28%), Malaysia (27%), Austria (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+661% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $115K | 28% |
| Malaysia | $111K | 27% |
| Austria | $58K | 14% |
| Seychelles | $48K | 12% |
| Angola | $25K | 6.2% |
| India | $23K | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $10K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial heating equipment imports (HS 8514.40): 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 8514.40: Heating equipment: for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss, industrial or laboratory, other than furnaces and ovens.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial heating equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial heating equipment worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial heating equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial heating equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $47.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial heating equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2023 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial heating equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $407 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Malaysia and Austria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial heating equipment?
The HS code for industrial heating equipment is subheading 8514.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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