Flatware pieces imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware pieces by the United Arab Emirates reached $48.6 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.9 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 | $48.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $72.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $40.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports flatware pieces from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.6M | 77% |
| India | $4.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| France | $544K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $521K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $466K | 1% |
| Turkey | $380K | 0.8% |
| United States | $340K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, close to the world average of $7.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flatware pieces exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of flatware pieces by the United Arab Emirates reached $699 thousand in 2024 (255 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (26%), Seychelles (23%), India (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $181K | 26% |
| Seychelles | $160K | 23% |
| India | $65K | 9.3% |
| Uganda | $36K | 5.1% |
| Australia | $35K | 5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 3.9% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $15K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $13K | 1.8% |
| Maldives | $12K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates flatware pieces imports (HS 8215.99): 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 8215.99: Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware pieces imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported flatware pieces worth $48.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware pieces to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $7.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flatware pieces to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $48.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $72.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export flatware pieces?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the Seychelles and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $47.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware pieces?
The HS code for flatware pieces is subheading 8215.99. 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 8215 page.
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