Wood planing and milling machines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood planing and milling machines by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.5 million in 2024 (926 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $6.5M | 927 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 643 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 899 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 888 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 487 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 460 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 244 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wood planing and milling machines from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 63% |
| Germany | $413K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $385K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $321K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $302K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $200K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $179K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $175K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $156K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, 28% below the world average of $9.76, 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.
Wood planing and milling machines exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of wood planing and milling machines by the United Arab Emirates reached $724 thousand in 2024 (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (44%), India (31%), Australia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $318K | 44% |
| India | $222K | 31% |
| Australia | $127K | 18% |
| Seychelles | $34K | 4.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $18K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wood planing and milling machines imports (HS 8465.92): 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 8465.92: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines.
Common questions
What is the value of wood planing and milling machines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wood planing and milling machines worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 926 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood planing and milling machines to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood planing and milling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $9.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood planing and milling machines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wood planing and milling machines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $724 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood planing and milling machines?
The HS code for wood planing and milling machines is subheading 8465.92. 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 8465 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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