V-belts (60-180 cm) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.5 million of v-belts (60-180 cm) in 2024 (604 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. That is 10% 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 | $8.5M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 305 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 470 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 633 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 491 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports v-belts (60-180 cm) from
Most of the value came from South Korea (26%), China (26%), Japan (26%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.2M | 26% |
| China | $2.2M | 26% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $429K | 5% |
| Turkey | $292K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $259K | 3% |
| Italy | $168K | 2% |
| Canada | $153K | 1.8% |
| India | $144K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.12 per kg, close to the world average of $14.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
V-belts (60-180 cm) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $377 thousand of v-belts (60-180 cm) in 2024 (32 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $274K | 73% |
| France | $41K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $5K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $5K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates v-belts (60-180 cm) imports (HS 4010.32): 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 4010.32: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of v-belts (60-180 cm) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported v-belts (60-180 cm) worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply v-belts (60-180 cm) to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Japan (26%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of v-belts (60-180 cm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of v-belts (60-180 cm) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export v-belts (60-180 cm)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for v-belts (60-180 cm)?
The HS code for v-belts (60-180 cm) is subheading 4010.32. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
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