Pulleys and flywheels imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pulleys and flywheels by the United Arab Emirates reached $77.1 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $77.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pulleys and flywheels from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (41%), Japan (14%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $31.7M | 41% |
| Japan | $10.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 11% |
| China | $5.4M | 7.1% |
| United States | $4.3M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| India | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.86 per kg, 88% above the world average of $11.11. 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.
Pulleys and flywheels exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of pulleys and flywheels by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.9 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (20%), Kuwait (18%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pulleys and flywheels imports (HS 8483.50): 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 8483.50: Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks.
Common questions
What is the value of pulleys and flywheels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pulleys and flywheels worth $77.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulleys and flywheels to the United Arab Emirates?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulleys and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.86 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $11.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pulleys and flywheels to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $77.1 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pulleys and flywheels?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Kuwait and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $75.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulleys and flywheels?
The HS code for pulleys and flywheels is subheading 8483.50. 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 8483 page.
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