Large circular knitting machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of large circular knitting machines in 2024 (388 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 million.
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 | $2.8M | 388 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 138 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 101 t |
| 2020 | $785K | 47 t |
| 2019 | $134K | 43 t |
| 2018 | $180K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $249K | 9 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports large circular knitting machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 62% |
| Germany | $735K | 26% |
| Japan | $168K | 6% |
| South Korea | $108K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $53K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, 40% below the world average of $11.98, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates large circular knitting machines imports (HS 8447.12): 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 8447.12: Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm.
Common questions
What is the value of large circular knitting machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported large circular knitting machines worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 388 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 122 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply large circular knitting machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of large circular knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $11.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large circular knitting machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $249 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for large circular knitting machines?
The HS code for large circular knitting machines is subheading 8447.12. 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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