Stainless flatware sets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $31.0 million of stainless flatware sets in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.6 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 | $31.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless flatware sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.1M | 81% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $430K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $404K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $377K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $208K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 0.7% |
| India | $83K | 0.3% |
| Croatia | $78K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.05 per kg, close to the world average of $8.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless flatware sets exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $497 thousand of stainless flatware sets in 2024 (150 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (31%), Seychelles (24%), Tanzania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 31% |
| Seychelles | $117K | 24% |
| Tanzania | $59K | 12% |
| Kenya | $30K | 6% |
| Canada | $19K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $18K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $11K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $11K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless flatware sets imports (HS 8215.20): 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 8215.20: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless flatware sets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless flatware sets worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $54.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless flatware sets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $497 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20. 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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