Plasma arc cutting machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $15.7 million of plasma arc cutting machines in 2024 (360 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. Value rose 287% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $15.7M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 181 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 152 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 211 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 154 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plasma arc cutting machines from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.6M | 68% |
| China | $1.8M | 12% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $945K | 6% |
| United States | $378K | 2.4% |
| India | $373K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $62K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $49K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.52 per kg, 85% above the world average of $23.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plasma arc cutting machines imports (HS 8456.40): 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 8456.40: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by plasma arc processes:.
Common questions
What is the value of plasma arc cutting machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plasma arc cutting machines worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 192 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 287% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasma arc cutting machines to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasma arc cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.52 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $23.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasma arc cutting machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 526%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasma arc cutting machines?
The HS code for plasma arc cutting machines is subheading 8456.40. 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 8456 page.
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