Industrial ironing and pressing machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported industrial ironing and pressing machines worth $9.3 million (974 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.3M | 974 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 741 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 581 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 575 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 626 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 425 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 479 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial ironing and pressing machines from
The largest suppliers were Italy (41%), China (36%), Bulgaria (5%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+476% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.8M | 41% |
| China | $3.3M | 36% |
| Bulgaria | $464K | 5% |
| United States | $244K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $222K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $207K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $180K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $147K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $141K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, 20% below the world average of $11.92, 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 ironing and pressing machines exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of industrial ironing and pressing machines by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.3 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). Benin alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.1M | 90% |
| Kenya | $72K | 5.7% |
| Seychelles | $27K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $6K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial ironing and pressing machines imports (HS 8451.30): 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 8451.30: Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses).
Common questions
What is the value of industrial ironing and pressing machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial ironing and pressing machines worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 974 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial ironing and pressing machines to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (36%) and Bulgaria (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial ironing and pressing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $11.92 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 ironing and pressing machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial ironing and pressing machines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Kenya and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial ironing and pressing machines?
The HS code for industrial ironing and pressing machines is subheading 8451.30. 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 8451 page.
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