Bench vices imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bench vices by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.4 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.3 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 | $5.4M | 810 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 844 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bench vices from
Most of the value came from China (22%), United States (17%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 22% |
| United States | $891K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $879K | 16% |
| Germany | $392K | 7.3% |
| India | $389K | 7.2% |
| Singapore | $127K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $126K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $124K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $121K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $118K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bench vices exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million of bench vices in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 74% |
| Seychelles | $87K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 5.2% |
| United States | $23K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $22K | 1.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $15K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $15K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $12K | 0.9% |
| India | $12K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bench vices imports (HS 8205.70): 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 8205.70: Tools, hand: vices, clamps and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of bench vices imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bench vices worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 810 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bench vices to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (17%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of bench vices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bench vices to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bench vices?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bench vices?
The HS code for bench vices is subheading 8205.70. 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.
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