Food industry blades imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.1 million of food industry blades in 2024 (86 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.1M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 271 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 195 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 184 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $767K | 21 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports food industry blades from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), Germany (19%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $400K | 20% |
| Germany | $395K | 19% |
| China | $295K | 14% |
| United States | $261K | 13% |
| Sweden | $150K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $104K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $75K | 3.6% |
| France | $66K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $56K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $50K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.04 per kg, 33% below the world average of $35.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates food industry blades imports (HS 8208.30): 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 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Common questions
What is the value of food industry blades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported food industry blades worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply food industry blades to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($400 thousand), followed by Germany (19%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 419% on the year.
What is the average import price of food industry blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.04 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $35.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food industry blades to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $767 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2018 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30. 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 8208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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