Specialized machinery parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported specialized machinery parts worth $260.5 million (39.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% 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 | $260.5M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $185.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $165.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $118.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $126.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $156.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $134.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $211.8M | 6.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from China (21%), United States (18%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.1M | 21% |
| United States | $46.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $28.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $19.4M | 7.4% |
| India | $18.0M | 6.9% |
| Singapore | $16.7M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $12.9M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $9.0M | 3.5% |
| France | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, 74% below the world average of $25.44, 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 parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of specialized machinery parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $56.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (36%), United States (9%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $20.6M | 37% |
| United States | $4.8M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 8.4% |
| Norway | $3.5M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Angola | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported specialized machinery parts worth $260.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($54.1 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $25.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $211.8 million in 2017 to $260.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $169.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $56.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $203.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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.
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