Metal finishing machines (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.5 million of metal finishing machines (other types) in 2024 (621 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 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 | $6.5M | 621 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 465 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 278 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 726 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 99 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal finishing machines (other types) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 55% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $958K | 15% |
| India | $409K | 6.3% |
| United States | $78K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $75K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 1% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1% |
| Portugal | $57K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.41 per kg, close to the world average of $11.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal finishing machines (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of metal finishing machines (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $378 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). Most of it went to India (43%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $164K | 44% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 18% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 7.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $28K | 7.3% |
| North Macedonia | $24K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 5.5% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $7K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $7K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal finishing machines (other types) imports (HS 8460.90): 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 8460.90: Machine-tools: for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460.
Common questions
What is the value of metal finishing machines (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal finishing machines (other types) worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 621 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal finishing machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Switzerland (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 833% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal finishing machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.41 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $11.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal finishing machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export metal finishing machines (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal finishing machines (other types)?
The HS code for metal finishing machines (other types) is subheading 8460.90. 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 8460 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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