MRI machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported mri machines worth $18.5 million (258 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.5 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 | $18.5M | 258 t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 527 t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 197 t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 322 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports mri machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), United States (24%), Japan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 27% |
| United States | $4.5M | 24% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 18% |
| China | $2.6M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| France | $192K | 1% |
| South Korea | $131K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $74K | 0.4% |
| India | $46K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.01 per kg, close to the world average of $75.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
MRI machines exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported mri machines worth $5.5 million (37 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 92% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates mri machines imports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported mri machines worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply mri machines to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Japan (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $75.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mri machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $37.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export mri machines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Denmark and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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