🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of specialized machinery: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $995.7 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (101.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of specialized machinery by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $995.7M | 101.3K t |
| 2023 | $740.3M | 32.8K t |
| 2022 | $648.6M | 37.7K t |
| 2021 | $533.5M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $690.3M | 37.2K t |
| 2019 | $664.3M | 37.7K t |
| 2018 | $592.7M | 31.1K t |
| 2017 | $602.4M | 23.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), United States (14%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $278.4M | 28% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $141.8M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $96.2M | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $86.8M | 8.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $64.9M | 6.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $43.1M | 4.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $37.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $33.7M | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $25.3M | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $21.8M | 2.2% |
Types of specialized machinery under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter | 52% |
| 8479.90 | Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | 26% |
| 8479.82 | Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring | 6.7% |
| 8479.10 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | 4.5% |
| 8479.81 | Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders | 3.3% |
| 8479.50 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included | 2.6% |
| 8479.60 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers | 2.1% |
| 8479.40 | Machines: for making rope or cable | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price of specialized machinery
The average declared value was about $9.83 per kg, 47% below the world average of $18.55, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports specialized machinery
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported specialized machinery worth $212.9 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (24%), Brazil (10%), Norway (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $51.0M | 24% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $21.4M | 10% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $17.1M | 8.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $13.9M | 6.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $11.1M | 5.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.0M | 4.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $6.9M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $6.3M | 3% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $6.3M | 3% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $5.6M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Specialized machinery trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported specialized machinery worth $995.7 million in 2024 (101.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import specialized machinery from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (28%), United States (14%), Germany (10%).
What is the average import price of specialized machinery in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $9.83 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $18.55 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export specialized machinery?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported specialized machinery worth $212.9 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Norway.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
Specialized machinery falls under HS heading 8479 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading specialized machinery with the United Arab Emirates?
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