Spades imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported spades worth $4.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.4 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 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports spades from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 90% |
| Brazil | $250K | 5.1% |
| Japan | $103K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.82, 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.
Spades exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $414 thousand of spades in 2024 (189 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $241K | 58% |
| Angola | $75K | 18% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $20K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $20K | 4.8% |
| Seychelles | $12K | 2.9% |
| France | $11K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $7K | 1.6% |
| Central African Republic | $5K | 1.3% |
| Maldives | $5K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates spades imports (HS 8201.10): 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 8201.10: Tools, hand: spades and shovels.
Common questions
What is the value of spades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported spades worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply spades to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Brazil (5%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of spades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spades to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export spades?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Angola and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for spades?
The HS code for spades is subheading 8201.10. 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 8201 page.
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