Overhead travelling cranes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported overhead travelling cranes worth $37.5 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $58.3 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 | $37.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $58.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports overhead travelling cranes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (33%), China (17%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $12.3M | 33% |
| China | $6.2M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 10% |
| United States | $3.6M | 9.7% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 9.5% |
| India | $3.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $78K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, 30% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
Overhead travelling cranes exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.9 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (645 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (44%), Saudi Arabia (27%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.7M | 44% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 27% |
| China | $420K | 11% |
| Uganda | $208K | 5.3% |
| Kuwait | $152K | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $115K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $60K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $46K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $41K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported overhead travelling cranes worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 183 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2020 at $58.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export overhead travelling cranes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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