Specialized machinery (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $515.5 million of specialized machinery (other types) in 2024 (39.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $515.5M | 39.9K t |
| 2023 | $380.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $348.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $276.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $400.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $342.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2018 | $308.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $296.2M | 10.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports specialized machinery (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), United States (14%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $143.5M | 28% |
| United States | $74.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $52.7M | 10% |
| Italy | $44.3M | 8.6% |
| India | $30.6M | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $24.5M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $17.3M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $16.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $13.4M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.91 per kg, 25% below the world average of $17.28, 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.
Specialized machinery (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of specialized machinery (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $143.0 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), Brazil (13%), Norway (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $27.5M | 19% |
| Brazil | $18.7M | 13% |
| Norway | $13.7M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $6.6M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 4.1% |
| China | $5.3M | 3.7% |
| United States | $5.0M | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $3.9M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $515.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($143.5 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.91 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $17.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $296.2 million in 2017 to $515.5 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $358.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $143.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Norway. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $372.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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