Ship propellers and blades imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $12.6 million of ship propellers and blades in 2024 (574 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.5 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 | $12.6M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 931 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 450 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 597 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 562 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 730 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 354 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ship propellers and blades from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), India (10%), Singapore (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 39% |
| India | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $736K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $654K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $640K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $628K | 5% |
| Philippines | $310K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $250K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.96 per kg, 32% above the world average of $16.60. 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.
Ship propellers and blades exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of ship propellers and blades by the United Arab Emirates reached $587 thousand in 2024 (82 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (41%), Taiwan (12%), Seychelles (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $242K | 41% |
| Taiwan | $72K | 12% |
| Seychelles | $51K | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $49K | 8.3% |
| Angola | $40K | 6.7% |
| India | $37K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $15K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ship propellers and blades imports (HS 8487.10): 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 8487.10: Ships' or boats' propellers and blades therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of ship propellers and blades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ship propellers and blades worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply ship propellers and blades to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (10%) and Singapore (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of ship propellers and blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.96 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $16.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ship propellers and blades to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ship propellers and blades?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $587 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Taiwan and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ship propellers and blades?
The HS code for ship propellers and blades is subheading 8487.10. 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 8487 page.
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