Precision cutting machines (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precision cutting machines (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.1 million in 2024 (128 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.0 million.
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 | $2.1M | 128 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 819 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 348 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 378 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 307 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 327 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $904K | 176 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports precision cutting machines (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), China (24%), Taiwan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $501K | 24% |
| China | $488K | 24% |
| Taiwan | $420K | 20% |
| United States | $262K | 13% |
| Germany | $181K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $127K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $23K | 1.1% |
| Estonia | $20K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $15K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.22 per kg, close to the world average of $19.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates precision cutting machines (other) imports (HS 8456.90): 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 8456.90: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other processes n.e.c. in heading 8456.
Common questions
What is the value of precision cutting machines (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported precision cutting machines (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply precision cutting machines (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($501 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Taiwan (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of precision cutting machines (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.22 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $19.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of precision cutting machines (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $904 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for precision cutting machines (other)?
The HS code for precision cutting machines (other) is subheading 8456.90. 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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