Flat washers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flat washers by the United Arab Emirates reached $32.2 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.0 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 | $32.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $63.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flat washers from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 53% |
| United States | $4.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $700K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $566K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $392K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $341K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 33% below the world average of $4.96, 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.
Flat washers exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of flat washers by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.5 million in 2024 (305 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (24%), Morocco (21%), Australia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $362K | 24% |
| Morocco | $315K | 21% |
| Australia | $119K | 7.9% |
| United States | $84K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $57K | 3.8% |
| India | $41K | 2.8% |
| Seychelles | $41K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $31K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates flat washers imports (HS 7318.22): 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 7318.22: Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock.
Common questions
What is the value of flat washers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flat washers worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat washers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat washers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $4.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat washers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $63.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export flat washers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $30.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat washers?
The HS code for flat washers is subheading 7318.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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