Metal forming machines (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported metal forming machines (other types) worth $16.8 million (776 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.5 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 | $16.8M | 776 t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 648 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 141 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal forming machines (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Italy (14%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 35% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| United States | $949K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $740K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $565K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $541K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $433K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.71 per kg, close to the world average of $18.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8463.90: Machine-tools: for working metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets, without removing material, n.e.c. in heading no. 8463.
Common questions
What is the value of metal forming machines (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal forming machines (other types) worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 776 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal forming machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal forming machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.71 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $18.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal forming machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. The peak was 2023 at $23.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal forming machines (other types)?
The HS code for metal forming machines (other types) is subheading 8463.90. 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 8463 page.
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