Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $96.5 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $96.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $68.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.0M | 52% |
| Germany | $18.6M | 19% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 10% |
| India | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $834K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $664K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.64 per kg, 32% below the world average of $18.62, 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.
Rubber and plastic working machinery exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million of rubber and plastic working machinery in 2024 (101 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $1.3M | 53% |
| Tanzania | $429K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $220K | 8.7% |
| India | $121K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $76K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $57K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $43K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $37K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $96.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($50.0 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.64 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $18.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $96.5 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rubber and plastic working machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Tanzania and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $94.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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 8477 page.
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