Industrial sewing machines (manual) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $10.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% 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 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1,000 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 245 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial sewing machines (manual) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Singapore (27%), Japan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 34% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 27% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 15% |
| India | $889K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $786K | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $266K | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $232K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $65K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.81 per kg, 28% below the world average of $13.56, 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 sewing machines (manual) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $954 thousand of industrial sewing machines (manual) in 2024 (295 tonnes). Kenya alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $563K | 59% |
| India | $72K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $47K | 4.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $46K | 4.8% |
| Georgia | $42K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $41K | 4.3% |
| Seychelles | $40K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $32K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $16K | 1.7% |
| Maldives | $9K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial sewing machines (manual) imports (HS 8452.29): 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 8452.29: Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial sewing machines (manual) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial sewing machines (manual) worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial sewing machines (manual) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Singapore (27%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial sewing machines (manual) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.81 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $13.56 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 sewing machines (manual) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial sewing machines (manual)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $954 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, India and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual)?
The HS code for industrial sewing machines (manual) is subheading 8452.29. 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 8452 page.
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