Boring tools imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring tools by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.8 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 116% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.8M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 63 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 29 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 89 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 32 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports boring tools from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), Saudi Arabia (14%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $658K | 14% |
| France | $520K | 11% |
| Brazil | $332K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $182K | 3.8% |
| China | $154K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $103K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $103K | 2.1% |
| India | $63K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $109.65 per kg, close to the world average of $96.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring tools exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of boring tools by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.4 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (37%), Niger (24%), Argentina (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $528K | 37% |
| Niger | $340K | 24% |
| Argentina | $221K | 16% |
| Australia | $182K | 13% |
| Angola | $63K | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $37K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 0.6% |
| United States | $6K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates boring tools imports (HS 8207.60): 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 8207.60: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching.
Common questions
What is the value of boring tools imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported boring tools worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring tools to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $109.65 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $96.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of boring tools to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export boring tools?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Niger and Argentina. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring tools?
The HS code for boring tools is subheading 8207.60. 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 8207 page.
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