Stainless conveyor belt imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.9 million of stainless conveyor belt in 2024 (333 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 170 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.7 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 | $5.9M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $460K | 28 t |
| 2021 | $239K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $171K | 20 t |
| 2019 | $241K | 50 t |
| 2018 | $243K | 34 t |
| 2017 | $446K | 30 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless conveyor belt from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.4M | 91% |
| China | $271K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 2.2% |
| India | $79K | 1.3% |
| United States | $40K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $38K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.83 per kg, 71% above the world average of $10.41. 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.
Stainless conveyor belt exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of stainless conveyor belt by the United Arab Emirates reached $983 thousand in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $875K | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 8.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $20K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless conveyor belt imports (HS 7314.12): 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 7314.12: Iron or steel: woven cloth, endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless conveyor belt imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless conveyor belt worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 170 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless conveyor belt to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (5%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless conveyor belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.83 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $10.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless conveyor belt to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $446 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless conveyor belt?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $983 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless conveyor belt?
The HS code for stainless conveyor belt is subheading 7314.12. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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