Manual vertical lathes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.7 million of manual vertical lathes in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 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 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 921 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 922 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 731 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 445 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 403 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 218 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual vertical lathes from
The largest suppliers were Italy (27%), United Kingdom (23%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+928% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $433K | 7.6% |
| China | $373K | 6.5% |
| Pakistan | $348K | 6.1% |
| India | $324K | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $262K | 4.6% |
| Romania | $223K | 3.9% |
| France | $161K | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $130K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.91, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates manual vertical lathes imports (HS 8458.99): 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 8458.99: Lathes: for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes.
Common questions
What is the value of manual vertical lathes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual vertical lathes worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual vertical lathes to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 928% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual vertical lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.91 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 vertical lathes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 310%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual vertical lathes?
The HS code for manual vertical lathes is subheading 8458.99. 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.
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