Pneumatic cylinders imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $26.1 million of pneumatic cylinders in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $26.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 961 t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 789 t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 842 t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 763 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 470 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pneumatic cylinders from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), India (24%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 30% |
| India | $6.3M | 24% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 16% |
| United States | $2.2M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $979K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $545K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $543K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $538K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $422K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $393K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.95 per kg, 59% below the world average of $29.04, 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.
Pneumatic cylinders exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of pneumatic cylinders by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.9 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (45%), Qatar (20%), Nigeria (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $851K | 45% |
| Qatar | $390K | 21% |
| Nigeria | $123K | 6.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $62K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $56K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pneumatic cylinders imports (HS 8412.31): 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 8412.31: Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of pneumatic cylinders imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pneumatic cylinders worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply pneumatic cylinders to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of pneumatic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.95 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $29.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pneumatic cylinders to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pneumatic cylinders?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Qatar and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pneumatic cylinders?
The HS code for pneumatic cylinders is subheading 8412.31. 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 8412 page.
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