Manual horizontal lathes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported manual horizontal lathes worth $9.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 626 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 760 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 515 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 295 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 237 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual horizontal lathes from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Italy (17%), Switzerland (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 46% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $946K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $330K | 3.7% |
| India | $293K | 3.3% |
| United States | $251K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $182K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $181K | 2% |
| Canada | $180K | 2% |
| Romania | $160K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, close to the world average of $6.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual horizontal lathes exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported manual horizontal lathes worth $303 thousand (42 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $253K | 83% |
| Senegal | $16K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $14K | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 2.4% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates manual horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.19): 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 8458.19: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual horizontal lathes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual horizontal lathes worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual horizontal lathes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Switzerland (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $6.12 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 horizontal lathes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 470%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export manual horizontal lathes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Senegal and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual horizontal lathes?
The HS code for manual horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.19. 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 8458 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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