Lifts and skip hoists imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported lifts and skip hoists worth $167.7 million (47.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 26% on 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 | $167.7M | 47.1K t |
| 2023 | $132.8M | 38.1K t |
| 2022 | $118.3M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $106.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $142.0M | 42.1K t |
| 2019 | $175.0M | 52.3K t |
| 2018 | $185.5M | 51.7K t |
| 2017 | $161.4M | 39.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lifts and skip hoists from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123.4M | 74% |
| India | $7.7M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $4.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 2% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.17, 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.
Lifts and skip hoists exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of lifts and skip hoists by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.9 million in 2024 (312 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (27%), Nigeria (15%), Mozambique (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $776K | 27% |
| Nigeria | $443K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $364K | 13% |
| Kenya | $220K | 7.6% |
| Mauritania | $201K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $195K | 6.8% |
| India | $162K | 5.6% |
| Seychelles | $125K | 4.3% |
| United States | $101K | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $98K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lifts and skip hoists worth $167.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($123.4 million), followed by India (5%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161.4 million in 2017 to $167.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $185.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lifts and skip hoists?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Nigeria and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $164.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
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