Wood working machines (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood working machines (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $24.5 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 16% on 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 | $24.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 955 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 940 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wood working machines (other types) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 54% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 33% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $443K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $358K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $299K | 1.2% |
| United States | $238K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $71K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $60K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.93 per kg, 21% below the world average of $10.02, 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 working machines (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of wood working machines (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $334 thousand in 2024 (131 tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (30%), Kenya (14%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $100K | 30% |
| Kenya | $45K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 9.7% |
| Uganda | $24K | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $23K | 7% |
| Italy | $21K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $16K | 4.9% |
| Angola | $16K | 4.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 3.8% |
| India | $12K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wood working machines (other types) imports (HS 8465.99): 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 8465.99: Machine-tools: for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials: n.e.c. in heading no. 8465.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machines (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wood working machines (other types) worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Italy (33%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.93 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $10.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood working machines (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wood working machines (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machines (other types)?
The HS code for wood working machines (other types) is subheading 8465.99. 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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