Paper clips imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported paper clips worth $3.0 million (599 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.3 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 | $3.0M | 599 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 627 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 637 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 524 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 513 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 953 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper clips from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 93% |
| Austria | $102K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates paper clips imports (HS 8305.90): 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 8305.90: Stationery: letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of paper clips imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper clips worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 599 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper clips to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Austria (3%) and Singapore (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 822% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper clips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper clips to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper clips?
The HS code for paper clips is subheading 8305.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8305 page.
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