Snap fastener imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported snap fastener worth $2.5 million (182 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 182 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 81 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 106 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 165 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 106 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports snap fastener from
Most of the value came from Japan (28%), China (22%), Taiwan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $707K | 28% |
| China | $549K | 22% |
| Taiwan | $474K | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $160K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $157K | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $151K | 6% |
| United States | $133K | 5.3% |
| New Zealand | $80K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 2.3% |
| India | $17K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.77 per kg, 30% below the world average of $19.63, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates snap fastener imports (HS 9606.10): 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 9606.10: Press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs and parts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of snap fastener imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported snap fastener worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply snap fastener to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($707 thousand), followed by China (22%) and Taiwan (19%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of snap fastener per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.77 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $19.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of snap fastener to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for snap fastener?
The HS code for snap fastener is subheading 9606.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9606 page.
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