Workshop equipment imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of workshop equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.1 million in 2024 (739 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.1M | 739 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 928 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 517 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 543 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 786 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 275 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports workshop equipment from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Saudi Arabia (18%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 18% |
| India | $1.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $478K | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $439K | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $404K | 5% |
| Pakistan | $378K | 4.7% |
| Poland | $263K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $256K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 31% above the world average of $8.37. 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.
Workshop equipment exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of workshop equipment by the United Arab Emirates reached $947 thousand in 2024 (232 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (40%), France (7%), Uganda (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $378K | 40% |
| France | $64K | 6.7% |
| Uganda | $61K | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $43K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $36K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $22K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $21K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates workshop equipment imports (HS 8205.90): 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 8205.90: Tools, hand: n.e.c. in heading 8205, including anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks, and sets of articles of two or more of the subheadings in heading 8205.
Common questions
What is the value of workshop equipment imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported workshop equipment worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 739 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply workshop equipment to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average import price of workshop equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $8.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of workshop equipment to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export workshop equipment?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $947 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, France and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for workshop equipment?
The HS code for workshop equipment is subheading 8205.90. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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