Manual drilling machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.9 million of manual drilling machines in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.1 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 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 789 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 703 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 571 t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual drilling machines from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Saudi Arabia (15%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 15% |
| India | $586K | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $496K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $478K | 7% |
| Taiwan | $382K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $235K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $188K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $156K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, close to the world average of $6.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual drilling machines exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million of manual drilling machines in 2024 (128 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), United Kingdom (27%), Saudi Arabia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $390K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $299K | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $215K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $59K | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $40K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $27K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $14K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $6K | 0.5% |
| India | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates manual drilling machines imports (HS 8459.29): 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 8459.29: Machine-tools: for drilling by removing metal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual drilling machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual drilling machines worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual drilling machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (15%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual drilling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual drilling machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export manual drilling machines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual drilling machines?
The HS code for manual drilling machines is subheading 8459.29. 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 8459 page.
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