Metal-reinforced conveyor belt imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal-reinforced conveyor belt by the United Arab Emirates reached $18.1 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $18.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 852 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 585 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 706 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 508 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 581 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal-reinforced conveyor belt from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+922% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 77% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 11% |
| India | $850K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $658K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $452K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $175K | 1% |
| Poland | $47K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal-reinforced conveyor belt exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $339 thousand of metal-reinforced conveyor belt in 2024 (113 tonnes). United States alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $294K | 87% |
| Armenia | $25K | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 3.1% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal-reinforced conveyor belt imports (HS 4010.11): 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 4010.11: Rubber: vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal-reinforced conveyor belt imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal-reinforced conveyor belt worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 188 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal-reinforced conveyor belt to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal-reinforced conveyor belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal-reinforced conveyor belt to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 610%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export metal-reinforced conveyor belt?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $339 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Armenia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal-reinforced conveyor belt?
The HS code for metal-reinforced conveyor belt is subheading 4010.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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