Metal treating and winding machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal treating and winding machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $32.7 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $32.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 793 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 185 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal treating and winding machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 67% |
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $936K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $669K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $577K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $556K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $379K | 1.2% |
| France | $217K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.92 per kg, 46% below the world average of $18.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal treating and winding machinery exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported metal treating and winding machinery worth $416 thousand (29 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Taiwan (44%), Kenya (24%), Pakistan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $182K | 44% |
| Kenya | $99K | 24% |
| Pakistan | $46K | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $33K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $11K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 2.5% |
| Angola | $10K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $4K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal treating and winding machinery imports (HS 8479.81): 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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Switzerland (10%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 898% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.92 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $18.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal treating and winding machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export metal treating and winding machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Kenya and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. 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 8479 page.
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