Hammers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hammers by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hammers from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 78% |
| India | $540K | 7.6% |
| Japan | $227K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $145K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $95K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $60K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $42K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hammers exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of hammers by the United Arab Emirates reached $482 thousand in 2024 (390 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (26%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Uganda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $127K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $97K | 20% |
| Uganda | $66K | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $62K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $26K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $17K | 3.5% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 3.4% |
| Mauritania | $13K | 2.7% |
| Maldives | $9K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hammers imports (HS 8205.20): 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 8205.20: Tools, hand: hammers and sledge hammers.
Common questions
What is the value of hammers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hammers worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hammers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (8%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of hammers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hammers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hammers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hammers?
The HS code for hammers is subheading 8205.20. 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 8205 page.
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