Metal casting machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $11.9 million of metal casting machines in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 103% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $11.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 449 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 243 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 101 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal casting machines from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Italy (22%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 40% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 23% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 19% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Taiwan | $830K | 7% |
| Japan | $151K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $64K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $24K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, close to the world average of $7.95.
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 metal casting machines imports (HS 8454.30): 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 8454.30: Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal casting machines worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Italy (22%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 631%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machines?
The HS code for metal casting machines is subheading 8454.30. 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 8454 page.
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