Mechanical seals imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported mechanical seals worth $75.5 million (651 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $75.5M | 651 t |
| 2023 | $89.0M | 811 t |
| 2022 | $68.9M | 971 t |
| 2021 | $72.2M | 730 t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 967 t |
| 2019 | $54.7M | 734 t |
| 2018 | $55.3M | 667 t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 298 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports mechanical seals from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), Germany (17%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 15% |
| China | $8.2M | 11% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 6.4% |
| India | $3.9M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 4.8% |
| France | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.06 per kg, 42% above the world average of $81.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mechanical seals exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported mechanical seals worth $11.7 million (148 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (47%), Nigeria (23%), Kuwait (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $5.5M | 47% |
| Nigeria | $2.7M | 23% |
| Kuwait | $765K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $464K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $361K | 3.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $256K | 2.2% |
| China | $154K | 1.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $150K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $132K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $128K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates mechanical seals imports (HS 8484.20): 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 8484.20: Seals: mechanical.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical seals imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported mechanical seals worth $75.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 651 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical seals to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.06 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $81.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mechanical seals to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $75.5 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2023 at $89.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export mechanical seals?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Nigeria and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $63.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical seals?
The HS code for mechanical seals is subheading 8484.20. 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 8484 page.
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