Industrial trucks (other power) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $17.4 million of industrial trucks (other power) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 62% more than in 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 | $17.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 972 t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 791 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 728 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial trucks (other power) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Saudi Arabia (26%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.5M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.6M | 26% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $992K | 5.7% |
| France | $806K | 4.6% |
| Australia | $614K | 3.5% |
| China | $297K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $278K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $177K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.85 per kg, 22% above the world average of $9.73. 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 trucks (other power) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million of industrial trucks (other power) in 2024 (436 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 71% |
| Nigeria | $922K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial trucks (other power) imports (HS 8709.19): 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 8709.19: Vehicles: (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks (other power) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial trucks (other power) worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks (other power) to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks (other power) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.85 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $9.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial trucks (other power) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export industrial trucks (other power)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Nigeria and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks (other power)?
The HS code for industrial trucks (other power) is subheading 8709.19. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8709 page.
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