Paper and paperboard machinery parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and paperboard machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.9 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 | $12.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 942 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 504 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper and paperboard machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), United States (15%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 37% |
| United States | $1.9M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 12% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 9.6% |
| India | $933K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $721K | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $574K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $183K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $145K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 57% below the world average of $15.32, 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.
Paper and paperboard machinery parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $213 thousand of paper and paperboard machinery parts in 2024 (58 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (33%), Finland (32%), India (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $71K | 33% |
| Finland | $69K | 32% |
| India | $54K | 25% |
| Italy | $15K | 7% |
| Peru | $2K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates paper and paperboard machinery parts imports (HS 8439.99): 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 8439.99: Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and paperboard machinery parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper and paperboard machinery parts worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and paperboard machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and paperboard machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $15.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and paperboard machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $26.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export paper and paperboard machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Finland and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts?
The HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts is subheading 8439.99. 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 8439 page.
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