Numerical control bending presses imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of numerical control bending presses by the United Arab Emirates reached $29.8 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 90% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $29.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 722 t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 948 t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports numerical control bending presses from
Most of the value came from Italy (35%), China (34%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+992% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.5M | 35% |
| China | $10.1M | 34% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| New Zealand | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $863K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $675K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $451K | 1.5% |
| India | $402K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $389K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.08 per kg, 27% below the world average of $11.14, 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.
Numerical control bending presses exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of numerical control bending presses by the United Arab Emirates reached $542 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $300K | 55% |
| Uzbekistan | $153K | 28% |
| United States | $71K | 13% |
| Gambia | $10K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates numerical control bending presses imports (HS 8462.21): 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 8462.21: Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of numerical control bending presses imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported numerical control bending presses worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply numerical control bending presses to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 992% on the year.
What is the average import price of numerical control bending presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.08 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $11.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of numerical control bending presses to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export numerical control bending presses?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $542 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Uzbekistan and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for numerical control bending presses?
The HS code for numerical control bending presses is subheading 8462.21. 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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