Industrial specialty vacuums imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $64.6 million of industrial specialty vacuums in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value fell 19% from 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 | $64.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $80.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $77.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $65.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $69.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $50.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $45.8M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial specialty vacuums from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Thailand (24%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 24% |
| Thailand | $15.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $7.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $5.5M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $247K | 0.4% |
| India | $189K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.05 per kg, close to the world average of $10.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial specialty vacuums exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million of industrial specialty vacuums in 2024 (108 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (36%), Israel (33%), Georgia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $570K | 36% |
| Israel | $520K | 33% |
| Georgia | $153K | 9.8% |
| Seychelles | $128K | 8.2% |
| Czech Republic | $124K | 7.9% |
| Uganda | $23K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $11K | 0.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $10K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 0.6% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial specialty vacuums imports (HS 8508.19): 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 8508.19: Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial specialty vacuums imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial specialty vacuums worth $64.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial specialty vacuums to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Thailand (24%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial specialty vacuums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.05 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $10.94 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 specialty vacuums to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.8 million in 2017 to $64.6 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $80.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial specialty vacuums?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Israel and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $63.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial specialty vacuums?
The HS code for industrial specialty vacuums is subheading 8508.19. 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 8508 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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