Milling cutters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported milling cutters worth $16.0 million (229 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $16.0M | 229 t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 158 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 187 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 79 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports milling cutters from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), China (17%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.4M | 21% |
| China | $2.8M | 17% |
| United States | $1.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $996K | 6.2% |
| India | $866K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $742K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $627K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $597K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $415K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.72 per kg, 45% below the world average of $127.67, 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.
Milling cutters exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million of milling cutters in 2024 (75 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Benin (14%), Nigeria (12%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $243K | 14% |
| Nigeria | $202K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $153K | 9.1% |
| Switzerland | $120K | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $116K | 6.9% |
| Kenya | $109K | 6.4% |
| Singapore | $106K | 6.3% |
| Romania | $101K | 6% |
| Qatar | $92K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $76K | 4.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates milling cutters imports (HS 8207.70): 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 8207.70: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling.
Common questions
What is the value of milling cutters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported milling cutters worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply milling cutters to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of milling cutters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.72 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $127.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of milling cutters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2023 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export milling cutters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for milling cutters?
The HS code for milling cutters is subheading 8207.70. 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 8207 page.
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