Water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.6 million of water-tube boilers (small-medium) in 2024 (572 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 67% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.0 million.
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 | $4.6M | 572 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 858 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 855 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 479 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports water-tube boilers (small-medium) from
Most of the value came from India (43%), Spain (35%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 43% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 35% |
| China | $521K | 11% |
| Italy | $172K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $123K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $70K | 1.5% |
| Slovenia | $66K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.12 per kg, 30% above the world average of $6.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water-tube boilers (small-medium) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported water-tube boilers (small-medium) worth $1.1 million (177 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (37%), Nigeria (31%), Zambia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $391K | 37% |
| Nigeria | $323K | 31% |
| Zambia | $204K | 19% |
| Qatar | $102K | 9.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $22K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates water-tube boilers (small-medium) imports (HS 8402.12): 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 8402.12: Boilers: watertube boilers with a steam production not exceeding 45t per hour.
Common questions
What is the value of water-tube boilers (small-medium) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported water-tube boilers (small-medium) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 572 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-tube boilers (small-medium) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Spain (35%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-tube boilers (small-medium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $6.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-tube boilers (small-medium) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export water-tube boilers (small-medium)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium)?
The HS code for water-tube boilers (small-medium) is subheading 8402.12. 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 8402 page.
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