Industrial scales 30-5000kg imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.9 million of industrial scales 30-5000kg in 2024 (892 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% 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 | $4.9M | 892 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 752 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 656 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 488 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 476 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 509 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 917 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial scales 30-5000kg from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 66% |
| Netherlands | $472K | 9.5% |
| India | $293K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $230K | 4.6% |
| United States | $199K | 4% |
| Italy | $193K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $124K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $47K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 103% above the world average of $2.73. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial scales 30-5000kg exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of industrial scales 30-5000kg by the United Arab Emirates reached $251 thousand in 2024 (87 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (45%), Saudi Arabia (16%), Zambia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+857% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $114K | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 16% |
| Zambia | $40K | 16% |
| Malawi | $29K | 12% |
| Senegal | $9K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $3K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial scales 30-5000kg imports (HS 8423.82): 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 8423.82: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30kg but not exceeding 5000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales 30-5000kg imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial scales 30-5000kg worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial scales 30-5000kg to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial scales 30-5000kg per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial scales 30-5000kg to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial scales 30-5000kg?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Saudi Arabia and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg?
The HS code for industrial scales 30-5000kg is subheading 8423.82. 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 8423 page.
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