Metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported metal presses (non-hydraulic) worth $19.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $19.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 503 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 833 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 733 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal presses (non-hydraulic) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), India (17%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 43% |
| India | $3.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $913K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $880K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $674K | 3.5% |
| Finland | $658K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $605K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $511K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $409K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, close to the world average of $9.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal presses (non-hydraulic) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $510 thousand of metal presses (non-hydraulic) in 2024 (38 tonnes). Qatar alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $354K | 69% |
| Australia | $48K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $26K | 5.2% |
| India | $26K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 1.4% |
| Seychelles | $5K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports (HS 8462.99): 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 8462.99: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of metal presses (non-hydraulic) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal presses (non-hydraulic) worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal presses (non-hydraulic) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (17%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal presses (non-hydraulic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.13 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 presses (non-hydraulic) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 756%. The peak was 2022 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export metal presses (non-hydraulic)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $510 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Australia and Spain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic)?
The HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic) is subheading 8462.99. 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 8462 page.
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