Metal saw blades imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal saw blades by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (246 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.1 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 | $3.9M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 381 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 380 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 291 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 461 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 313 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 248 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal saw blades from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), Brazil (21%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $974K | 25% |
| Brazil | $835K | 22% |
| China | $452K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $373K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $365K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $340K | 8.7% |
| Poland | $185K | 4.8% |
| United States | $170K | 4.4% |
| India | $80K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $52K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.84 per kg, 20% below the world average of $19.81, 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 saw blades imports (HS 8202.91): 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 8202.91: Tools, hand: straight saw blades, for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal saw blades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal saw blades worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal saw blades to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($974 thousand), followed by Brazil (21%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal saw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.84 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $19.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal saw blades to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal saw blades?
The HS code for metal saw blades is subheading 8202.91. 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 8202 page.
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