Paper finishing machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper finishing machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $13.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 729 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 393 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 336 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 517 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 519 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 286 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper finishing machinery from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 85% |
| India | $642K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $472K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $283K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $193K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $182K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $108K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $45K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.22 per kg, 46% below the world average of $11.57, 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 finishing machinery imports (HS 8439.30): 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 8439.30: Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper finishing machinery worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by India (5%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper finishing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $11.57 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 finishing machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing machinery?
The HS code for paper finishing machinery is subheading 8439.30. 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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