Rivets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.9 million of rivets in 2024 (963 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.9M | 963 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 654 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 621 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 797 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 536 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 477 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 329 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rivets from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 54% |
| United States | $944K | 19% |
| Germany | $332K | 6.7% |
| India | $281K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $270K | 5.5% |
| France | $100K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $67K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $57K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $50K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $41K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.08, 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.
Rivets exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rivets worth $287 thousand (62 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (41%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Georgia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $118K | 41% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 15% |
| Georgia | $27K | 9.5% |
| Philippines | $18K | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $12K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 1.9% |
| United States | $5K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rivets imports (HS 7318.23): 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 7318.23: Iron or steel: non-threaded rivets.
Common questions
What is the value of rivets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rivets worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 963 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply rivets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rivets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rivets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $287 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rivets?
The HS code for rivets is subheading 7318.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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