Base metal cuff links imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported base metal cuff links worth $2.6 million (28 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.0 million.
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 | $2.6M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 55 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 215 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 26 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports base metal cuff links from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), United States (13%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $709K | 27% |
| United States | $328K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $286K | 11% |
| China | $247K | 9.5% |
| France | $211K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $210K | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $182K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 2.4% |
| India | $42K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.79 per kg, 150% above the world average of $36.68. 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.
Base metal cuff links exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of base metal cuff links by the United Arab Emirates reached $665 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (33%), Switzerland (26%), Nigeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 33% |
| Switzerland | $175K | 26% |
| Nigeria | $76K | 11% |
| United States | $51K | 7.6% |
| France | $32K | 4.7% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $21K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $20K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates base metal cuff links imports (HS 7117.11): 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 7117.11: Jewellery: imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal cuff links imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported base metal cuff links worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal cuff links to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($709 thousand), followed by the United States (13%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal cuff links per kg?
The average declared import value was about $91.79 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $36.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal cuff links to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export base metal cuff links?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $665 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal cuff links?
The HS code for base metal cuff links is subheading 7117.11. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
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