Manual hoists and pulley blocks imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $16.8 million of manual hoists and pulley blocks in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. 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 | $16.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual hoists and pulley blocks from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United Kingdom (11%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 11% |
| United States | $1.7M | 9.9% |
| France | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $661K | 3.9% |
| India | $573K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $515K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $347K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual hoists and pulley blocks exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported manual hoists and pulley blocks worth $947 thousand (453 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (34%), Netherlands (28%), Pakistan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $324K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $266K | 28% |
| Pakistan | $123K | 13% |
| Germany | $61K | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 4.7% |
| India | $42K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $22K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $12K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $10K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $9K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates manual hoists and pulley blocks imports (HS 8425.19): 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 8425.19: Pulley tackle and hoists: not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of manual hoists and pulley blocks imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual hoists and pulley blocks worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual hoists and pulley blocks to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual hoists and pulley blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $5.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual hoists and pulley blocks to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export manual hoists and pulley blocks?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $947 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks?
The HS code for manual hoists and pulley blocks is subheading 8425.19. 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 8425 page.
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