Printing machinery parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.5 million of printing machinery parts in 2024 (634 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less 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 | $13.5M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 679 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 346 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 347 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 428 t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 502 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 489 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports printing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), China (16%), Kuwait (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.9M | 22% |
| China | $2.2M | 16% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $916K | 6.8% |
| Malta | $718K | 5.3% |
| India | $689K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $591K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $567K | 4.2% |
| United States | $464K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.36 per kg, 45% below the world average of $38.85, 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.
Printing machinery parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported printing machinery parts worth $3.4 million (441 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (37%), Uganda (21%), Nigeria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.2M | 37% |
| Uganda | $702K | 21% |
| Nigeria | $319K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $230K | 6.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $126K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $108K | 3.2% |
| Seychelles | $96K | 2.9% |
| India | $93K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $72K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $59K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates printing machinery parts imports (HS 8443.91): 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported printing machinery parts worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (16%) and Kuwait (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.36 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $38.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export printing machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Uganda and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91. 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 8443 page.
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