Valve and tap parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of valve and tap parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $447.1 million in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $447.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $485.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $340.4M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $242.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $245.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $253.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $214.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $166.1M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports valve and tap parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (19%), China (17%), Singapore (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+708% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83.7M | 19% |
| China | $74.5M | 17% |
| Singapore | $64.9M | 15% |
| India | $57.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $32.9M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $32.0M | 7.2% |
| France | $20.0M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12.6M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $11.4M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.7M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.58 per kg, close to the world average of $19.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve and tap parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $36.5 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (14%), Cote d'Ivoire (12%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 14% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.2M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 11% |
| United States | $2.8M | 7.8% |
| Angola | $2.5M | 7% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 5% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported valve and tap parts worth $447.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($83.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Singapore (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 708% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.58 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $166.1 million in 2017 to $447.1 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2023 at $485.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $299.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $36.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Cote d'Ivoire and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $410.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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