Stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.0 million in 2024 (935 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.7 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 | $6.0M | 935 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 978 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 466 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 480 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stationary compacting and tamping machinery from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Germany (23%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 23% |
| France | $846K | 14% |
| Finland | $366K | 6.1% |
| Japan | $306K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $291K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $180K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 2.7% |
| United States | $151K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $124K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.39 per kg, close to the world average of $7.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stationary compacting and tamping machinery imports (HS 8430.61): 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 8430.61: Machinery: for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of stationary compacting and tamping machinery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stationary compacting and tamping machinery worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 935 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply stationary compacting and tamping machinery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (23%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 937% on the year.
What is the average import price of stationary compacting and tamping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.39 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stationary compacting and tamping machinery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery?
The HS code for stationary compacting and tamping machinery is subheading 8430.61. 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 8430 page.
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