Ice skate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.9 million of ice skate in 2024 (871 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 95% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.7 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 | $6.9M | 871 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 473 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 913 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 694 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 326 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 278 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 595 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ice skate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 89% |
| Mauritius | $488K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $108K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.4% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $28K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.93 per kg, 37% below the world average of $12.61, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ice skate imports (HS 9506.70): 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 9506.70: Skates: ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached.
Common questions
What is the value of ice skate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ice skate worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 871 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply ice skate to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Mauritius (7%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of ice skate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.93 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $12.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ice skate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ice skate?
The HS code for ice skate is subheading 9506.70. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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