Textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.1 million of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) in 2024 (486 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $2.1M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $156K | 34 t |
| 2020 | $329K | 28 t |
| 2019 | $593K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $292K | 37 t |
| 2017 | $55K | 4 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports textile fiber preparation machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 95% |
| Guatemala | $48K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $31K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.9% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 65% below the world average of $12.59, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imports (HS 8445.19): 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 8445.19: Textile machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8445, for preparing textile fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported textile fiber preparation machinery (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile fiber preparation machinery (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Guatemala (2%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $12.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile fiber preparation machinery (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $750 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for textile fiber preparation machinery (other)?
The HS code for textile fiber preparation machinery (other) is subheading 8445.19. 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 8445 page.
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