Sawing and cutting-off machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $15.1 million of sawing and cutting-off machines in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more 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 | $15.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 885 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 983 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 908 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sawing and cutting-off machines from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Italy (16%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 50% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $736K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $651K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $646K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $646K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $488K | 3.2% |
| India | $478K | 3.2% |
| United States | $279K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $234K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.53 per kg, 29% below the world average of $10.60, 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.
Sawing and cutting-off machines exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of sawing and cutting-off machines by the United Arab Emirates reached $228 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (29%), Uganda (14%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $66K | 29% |
| Uganda | $32K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 11% |
| India | $21K | 9.2% |
| Qatar | $21K | 9.1% |
| Niger | $21K | 9.1% |
| Maldives | $10K | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 3.7% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $6K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sawing and cutting-off machines imports (HS 8461.50): 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 8461.50: Machine-tools: sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of sawing and cutting-off machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sawing and cutting-off machines worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawing and cutting-off machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawing and cutting-off machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.53 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $10.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawing and cutting-off machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sawing and cutting-off machines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $228 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Uganda and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines?
The HS code for sawing and cutting-off machines is subheading 8461.50. 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 8461 page.
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