Hand tools (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $55.3 million of hand tools (other) in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% 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 | $55.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hand tools (other) from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (23%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 35% |
| Germany | $12.9M | 23% |
| United States | $4.5M | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 7.7% |
| India | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| France | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $892K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $720K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.41 per kg, close to the world average of $9.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand tools (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million of hand tools (other) in 2024 (336 tonnes). Most of it went to Angola (26%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $873K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $686K | 21% |
| Germany | $436K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $110K | 3.3% |
| France | $108K | 3.3% |
| India | $94K | 2.8% |
| Seychelles | $89K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $75K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $72K | 2.2% |
| Maldives | $52K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hand tools (other) worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Germany (23%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.41 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hand tools (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $52.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. 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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