Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.1 million in 2024 (452 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.5 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 | $8.1M | 452 t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 551 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 143 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 217 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 289 t |
| 2017 | $507K | 14 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Italy (30%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 33% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 30% |
| India | $1.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $527K | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $480K | 6% |
| Denmark | $445K | 5.5% |
| United States | $130K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.82 per kg, 28% above the world average of $13.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil extraction and pressing machinery exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (148 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates oil extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 452 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (30%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.82 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $13.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $507 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export oil extraction and pressing machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Egypt and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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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