Metal shears imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported metal shears worth $2.4 million (296 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.4M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 975 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 506 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 503 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 488 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 209 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal shears from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Taiwan (24%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 50% |
| Taiwan | $562K | 24% |
| Spain | $165K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $129K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $89K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $81K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $31K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $25K | 1% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.03 per kg, 34% below the world average of $12.08, 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 shears imports (HS 8203.30): 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 8203.30: Tools, hand: metal cutting shears and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of metal shears imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal shears worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal shears to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Taiwan (24%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal shears per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.03 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $12.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal shears to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal shears?
The HS code for metal shears is subheading 8203.30. 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 8203 page.
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