Desk cutlery imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported desk cutlery worth $6.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Value rose 24% on 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 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 831 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 616 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 328 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 477 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 496 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports desk cutlery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 88% |
| India | $267K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $251K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 1.8% |
| France | $37K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $17K | 0.3% |
| United States | $13K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, close to the world average of $7.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates desk cutlery imports (HS 8214.10): 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 8214.10: Cutlery: paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of desk cutlery imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported desk cutlery worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply desk cutlery to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (4%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of desk cutlery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $7.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of desk cutlery to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for desk cutlery?
The HS code for desk cutlery is subheading 8214.10. 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 8214 page.
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