Table knives imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of table knives by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (400 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $3.9M | 400 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 703 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 755 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 302 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 590 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 356 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 520 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports table knives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 56% |
| Italy | $387K | 10% |
| Germany | $351K | 9% |
| Brazil | $248K | 6.4% |
| France | $234K | 6% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $90K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1% |
| Spain | $36K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $36K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, close to the world average of $8.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table knives exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported table knives worth $437 thousand (62 tonnes). United States alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $286K | 65% |
| Seychelles | $67K | 15% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 5% |
| Georgia | $14K | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $9K | 2% |
| India | $8K | 1.9% |
| Fiji | $6K | 1.5% |
| France | $6K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $4K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates table knives imports (HS 8211.91): 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 8211.91: Knives: table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of table knives imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported table knives worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply table knives to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of table knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $8.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of table knives to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export table knives?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $437 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Seychelles and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for table knives?
The HS code for table knives is subheading 8211.91. 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 8211 page.
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