Pipe and boiler control valves imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.39 billion in 2024 (88.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.39B | 88.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.22B | 76.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.00B | 72.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.14B | 76.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 80.9K t |
| 2019 | $973.2M | 73.8K t |
| 2018 | $912.7M | 67.5K t |
| 2017 | $985.1M | 63.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Italy (11%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $515.8M | 37% |
| Italy | $158.4M | 11% |
| United States | $127.6M | 9.2% |
| India | $119.5M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $86.7M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $69.7M | 5% |
| Singapore | $50.4M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $31.7M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $23.0M | 1.7% |
| France | $22.4M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.81 per kg, 30% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $148.2 million of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (17%), United States (15%), Kuwait (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $25.4M | 17% |
| United States | $22.2M | 15% |
| Kuwait | $11.1M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 7.2% |
| Angola | $9.8M | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $9.2M | 6.2% |
| Brazil | $8.0M | 5.4% |
| Qatar | $3.7M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $3.5M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $1.39 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 226 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($515.8 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.81 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $985.1 million in 2017 to $1.39 billion in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.11 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $148.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.24 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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