V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) by the United Arab Emirates reached $31.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $31.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 961 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) from
The largest suppliers were Japan (21%), Belgium (20%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.5M | 21% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 20% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 12% |
| China | $3.3M | 11% |
| Bahrain | $3.3M | 11% |
| United States | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $904K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $675K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.80 per kg, close to the world average of $20.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $775 thousand of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) in 2024 (63 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+795% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $442K | 57% |
| United States | $51K | 6.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $42K | 5.4% |
| Georgia | $40K | 5.2% |
| Seychelles | $39K | 5% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $24K | 3% |
| Japan | $12K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 1.5% |
| Guyana | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imports (HS 4010.31): 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 4010.31: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.80 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $20.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $775 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United States and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
The HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) is subheading 4010.31. 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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