Abrasive grinding wheels imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $50.0 million of abrasive grinding wheels in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $50.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 11.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports abrasive grinding wheels from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.1M | 56% |
| Thailand | $5.3M | 11% |
| Slovenia | $4.5M | 8.9% |
| India | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| United States | $546K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $491K | 1% |
| Morocco | $447K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 39% below the world average of $5.21, 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.
Abrasive grinding wheels exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $563 thousand of abrasive grinding wheels in 2024 (377 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (30%), Seychelles (25%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $167K | 30% |
| Seychelles | $143K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 8.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $33K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $30K | 5.3% |
| Zambia | $23K | 4.1% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $13K | 2.3% |
| India | $12K | 2.1% |
| China | $11K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $50.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by Thailand (11%) and Slovenia (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $50.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export abrasive grinding wheels?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $563 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the Seychelles and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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