Industrial scales up to 30kg imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported industrial scales up to 30kg worth $13.6 million (375 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 114% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $13.6M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 266 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 360 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial scales up to 30kg from
Most of the value came from United States (47%), China (30%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 47% |
| China | $4.1M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $680K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $412K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $259K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $126K | 0.9% |
| India | $74K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $73K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.15 per kg, close to the world average of $30.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8423.81: Weighing machines: having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30kg (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better).
Common questions
What is the value of industrial scales up to 30kg imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial scales up to 30kg worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 375 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial scales up to 30kg to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by China (30%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial scales up to 30kg per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.15 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $30.32 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 scales up to 30kg to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial scales up to 30kg?
The HS code for industrial scales up to 30kg is subheading 8423.81. 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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