🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of paper machinery: 2024 trade data
Imports of paper machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $78.6 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 59% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $160.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of paper machinery by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $49.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $160.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $49.3M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper machinery from
Most of the value came from Sweden (47%), China (27%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $37.1M | 47% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $21.4M | 27% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $8.2M | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.9M | 5% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.0M | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $765K | 1% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $283K | 0.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $233K | 0.3% |
Types of paper machinery under HS 8439
| 8439.10 | Machinery: for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | 51% |
| 8439.30 | Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard | 17% |
| 8439.99 | Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard | 16% |
| 8439.20 | Machinery: for making paper or paperboard | 12% |
| 8439.91 | Machinery: parts of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8439.
Average import price of paper machinery
The average declared value was about $12.35 per kg, 21% below the world average of $15.71, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports paper machinery
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported paper machinery worth $541 thousand (105 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (30%), Kenya (14%), South Africa (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $160K | 30% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $76K | 14% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $71K | 13% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $69K | 13% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $54K | 9.9% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $47K | 8.7% |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | $25K | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $17K | 3.1% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $11K | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $8K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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: Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Paper machinery trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of paper machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper machinery worth $78.6 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import paper machinery from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Sweden (47%), China (27%), India (10%).
What is the average import price of paper machinery in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $12.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.71 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export paper machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported paper machinery worth $541 thousand in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Kenya, South Africa.
What is the HS code for paper machinery?
Paper machinery falls under HS heading 8439 (Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, or for making or finishing paper or paperboard). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading paper machinery with the United Arab Emirates?
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