Metal rivets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal rivets by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.1 million in 2024 (973 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% 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 | $5.1M | 973 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 512 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 950 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal rivets from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 64% |
| Germany | $879K | 17% |
| United States | $319K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $212K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $89K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $74K | 1.5% |
| France | $66K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $29K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.21 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.01, 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 metal rivets imports (HS 8308.20): 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 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal rivets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal rivets worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 973 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal rivets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 801% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal rivets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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