Wheel bulldozers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported wheel bulldozers worth $9.3 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.0 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 | $9.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wheel bulldozers from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (36%), Japan (34%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 36% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 34% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 13% |
| Philippines | $350K | 3.8% |
| United States | $257K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $205K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $183K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $181K | 2% |
| China | $167K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $157K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheel bulldozers exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of wheel bulldozers by the United Arab Emirates reached $512 thousand in 2024 (265 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $374K | 73% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 14% |
| Central African Republic | $37K | 7.2% |
| Nigeria | $26K | 5% |
| France | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wheel bulldozers imports (HS 8429.19): 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 8429.19: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of wheel bulldozers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wheel bulldozers worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheel bulldozers to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Japan (34%) and Kuwait (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheel bulldozers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheel bulldozers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wheel bulldozers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $512 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the Netherlands and the Central African Republic. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheel bulldozers?
The HS code for wheel bulldozers is subheading 8429.19. 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 8429 page.
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