Silver-plated utensils imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.5 million of silver-plated utensils in 2024 (20 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.5M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 66 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 310 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $854K | 49 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports silver-plated utensils from
France alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.8M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $210K | 8.5% |
| Japan | $155K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $136K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $119K | 4.8% |
| China | $69K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.64 per kg, 598% above the world average of $18.14. 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 silver-plated utensils imports (HS 8215.91): 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 8215.91: Cutlery: (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets.
Common questions
What is the value of silver-plated utensils imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported silver-plated utensils worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 178 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply silver-plated utensils to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of silver-plated utensils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.64 per kg in 2024, 598% above the world average of $18.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silver-plated utensils to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $854 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for silver-plated utensils?
The HS code for silver-plated utensils is subheading 8215.91. 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 8215 page.
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