Welding equipment parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported welding equipment parts worth $6.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 68% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.8 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 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 747 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 692 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 848 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 223 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports welding equipment parts from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (16%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 38% |
| United States | $982K | 16% |
| India | $609K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $457K | 7.2% |
| Singapore | $415K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $284K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $202K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $156K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $151K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $147K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 81% below the world average of $23.05, 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.
Welding equipment parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of welding equipment parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $685 thousand in 2024 (28 tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (48%), Mauritania (22%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $328K | 48% |
| Mauritania | $154K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 11% |
| Seychelles | $50K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $15K | 2.2% |
| India | $10K | 1.4% |
| Cyprus | $7K | 1% |
| Angola | $7K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates welding equipment parts imports (HS 8468.90): 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 8468.90: Machinery and apparatus: parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of welding equipment parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported welding equipment parts worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding equipment parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (16%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $23.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding equipment parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export welding equipment parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $685 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Mauritania and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding equipment parts?
The HS code for welding equipment parts is subheading 8468.90. 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 8468 page.
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