Electric hand drills imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported electric hand drills worth $76.6 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $76.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $65.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $48.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $43.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $55.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.1M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric hand drills from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.0M | 73% |
| India | $8.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 7.5% |
| Slovakia | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $610K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $479K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $381K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $330K | 0.4% |
| United States | $295K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, 40% below the world average of $15.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric hand drills exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported electric hand drills worth $1.2 million (172 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (30%), India (30%), Angola (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $379K | 31% |
| India | $371K | 30% |
| Angola | $99K | 8% |
| Uganda | $79K | 6.4% |
| Georgia | $79K | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $49K | 3.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $19K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $15K | 1.2% |
| Maldives | $14K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric hand drills imports (HS 8467.21): 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 8467.21: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: drills of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand drills imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric hand drills worth $76.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand drills to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($56.0 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand drills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $15.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand drills to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.1 million in 2017 to $76.6 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export electric hand drills?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, India and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $75.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand drills?
The HS code for electric hand drills is subheading 8467.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8467 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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