Paper bag making machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.6 million of paper bag making machines in 2024 (508 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $6.6M | 508 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 580 t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 876 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 690 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 242 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 207 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 91 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper bag making machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 53% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 33% |
| India | $391K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $320K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $141K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $69K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.01 per kg, 38% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates paper bag making machines imports (HS 8441.20): 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 8441.20: Machines: for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper bag making machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper bag making machines worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 508 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper bag making machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (32%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of paper bag making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.01 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper bag making machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper bag making machines?
The HS code for paper bag making machines is subheading 8441.20. 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 8441 page.
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