🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of orthopaedic appliances: 2024 trade data
Imports of orthopaedic appliances by the United Arab Emirates reached $293.2 million in 2024 (573 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of orthopaedic appliances by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $293.2M | 573 t |
| 2023 | $224.5M | 487 t |
| 2022 | $187.8M | 475 t |
| 2021 | $177.5M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $146.8M | 352 t |
| 2019 | $170.4M | 376 t |
| 2018 | $154.1M | 343 t |
| 2017 | $144.3M | 338 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (20%), United States (16%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $58.4M | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $47.0M | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $33.1M | 11% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $31.9M | 11% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $31.2M | 11% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $20.7M | 7.1% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $12.0M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $10.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.4M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.7M | 1.9% |
Types of orthopaedic appliances under HS 9021
| 9021.10 | Orthopaedic or fracture appliances | 21% |
| 9021.29 | Dental fittings: other than artificial teeth | 21% |
| 9021.90 | Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability | 20% |
| 9021.39 | Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints | 18% |
| 9021.31 | Artificial parts of the body | 11% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories) | 6.2% |
| 9021.50 | Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories) | 2.2% |
| 9021.21 | Dental fittings: artificial teeth | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price of orthopaedic appliances
The average declared value was about $511.92 per kg, 48% above the world average of $345.26. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports orthopaedic appliances
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported orthopaedic appliances worth $9.5 million (29 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (17%), India (11%), Switzerland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.6M | 17% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.1M | 11% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.0M | 11% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $1.0M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $793K | 8.3% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $628K | 6.6% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $570K | 6% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $493K | 5.2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $374K | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $261K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Orthopaedic appliances trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported orthopaedic appliances worth $293.2 million in 2024 (573 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import orthopaedic appliances from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (20%), United States (16%), Germany (11%).
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $511.92 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $345.26 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export orthopaedic appliances?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported orthopaedic appliances worth $9.5 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, India, Switzerland.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
Orthopaedic appliances falls under HS heading 9021 (Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificia). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading orthopaedic appliances with the United Arab Emirates?
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