Kitchen blades imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported kitchen blades worth $16.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less 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 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 814 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 947 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 662 t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports kitchen blades from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 57% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| India | $702K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $558K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $429K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $213K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $184K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $180K | 1.1% |
| United States | $170K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.51 per kg, 35% below the world average of $16.16, 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.
Kitchen blades exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported kitchen blades worth $465 thousand (39 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (46%), United States (16%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $215K | 46% |
| United States | $73K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 8.6% |
| Israel | $31K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $16K | 3.4% |
| India | $12K | 2.5% |
| Maldives | $11K | 2.4% |
| Georgia | $10K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $10K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates kitchen blades imports (HS 8211.92): 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 8211.92: Knives: having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen blades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported kitchen blades worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen blades to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Brazil (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.51 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $16.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kitchen blades to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export kitchen blades?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $465 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen blades?
The HS code for kitchen blades is subheading 8211.92. 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 8211 page.
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