Lace and net making machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported lace and net making machines worth $19.5 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 187 countries for imports of this product. That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $19.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 382 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 272 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 243 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lace and net making machines from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.4M | 84% |
| Japan | $637K | 3.3% |
| United States | $609K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $593K | 3% |
| Germany | $453K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $311K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $168K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $131K | 0.7% |
| India | $87K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, 56% below the world average of $13.45, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lace and net making machines imports (HS 8447.90): 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 8447.90: Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of lace and net making machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lace and net making machines worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply lace and net making machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Japan (3%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 895% on the year.
What is the average import price of lace and net making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $13.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lace and net making machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lace and net making machines?
The HS code for lace and net making machines is subheading 8447.90. 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 8447 page.
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