Lift and escalator parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported lift and escalator parts worth $51.8 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $71.6 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 | $51.8M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $45.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $52.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $71.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $41.3M | 7.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lift and escalator parts from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.9M | 58% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $950K | 1.8% |
| India | $745K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 48% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Lift and escalator parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1,000 thousand of lift and escalator parts in 2024 (88 tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (25%), India (19%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $245K | 25% |
| India | $186K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $129K | 13% |
| Egypt | $78K | 7.8% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 6.1% |
| Seychelles | $45K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $37K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $31K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $26K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $26K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lift and escalator parts worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($29.9 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.3 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $71.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lift and escalator parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1,000 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $50.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. 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 8431 page.
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