Band saw blades imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.1 million of band saw blades in 2024 (481 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less 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 | $7.1M | 481 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 391 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 242 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 257 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 216 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports band saw blades from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), India (19%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 35% |
| India | $1.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 17% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| Sweden | $323K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $139K | 2% |
| Austria | $112K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 1.4% |
| France | $69K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.79 per kg, close to the world average of $15.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Band saw blades exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of band saw blades by the United Arab Emirates reached $378 thousand in 2024 (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (38%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Pakistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $143K | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $33K | 8.7% |
| Uganda | $30K | 7.9% |
| Mozambique | $24K | 6.5% |
| India | $21K | 5.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $11K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $11K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates band saw blades imports (HS 8202.20): 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 8202.20: Tools, hand: band saw blades.
Common questions
What is the value of band saw blades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported band saw blades worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 481 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply band saw blades to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of band saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.79 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $15.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of band saw blades to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export band saw blades?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for band saw blades?
The HS code for band saw blades is subheading 8202.20. 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 8202 page.
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