Vehicle-mounted cranes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $35.8 million of vehicle-mounted cranes in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $35.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle-mounted cranes from
Most of the value came from Japan (33%), Italy (12%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.7M | 33% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 12% |
| United States | $4.2M | 12% |
| Austria | $3.1M | 8.7% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| China | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $753K | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $628K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.67, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle-mounted cranes imports (HS 8426.91): 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 8426.91: Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle-mounted cranes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle-mounted cranes to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Italy (12%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle-mounted cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle-mounted cranes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2023 at $39.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes?
The HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes is subheading 8426.91. 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 8426 page.
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