🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of metal casting machine: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $36.7 million of metal casting machine in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of metal casting machine by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 915 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 862 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal casting machine from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Italy (15%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $17.3M | 47% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.5M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.9M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.8M | 7.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.4M | 6.4% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $841K | 2.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $766K | 2.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $610K | 1.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $578K | 1.6% |
Types of metal casting machine under HS 8454
| 8454.90 | Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 57% |
| 8454.30 | Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 32% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and ladles: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 7.1% |
| 8454.10 | Converters: of a type used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price of metal casting machine
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, 20% below the world average of $6.87, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports metal casting machine
Exports of metal casting machine by the United Arab Emirates reached $408 thousand in 2024 (159 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $217K | 53% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $94K | 23% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $42K | 10% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $38K | 9.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $8K | 2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $4K | 1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1K | 0.3% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Metal casting machine trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal casting machine worth $36.7 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import metal casting machine from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (47%), Italy (15%), United States (11%).
What is the average import price of metal casting machine in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.87 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export metal casting machine?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported metal casting machine worth $408 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Angola, Canada.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
Metal casting machine falls under HS heading 8454 (Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading metal casting machine with the United Arab Emirates?
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