Tapping dies imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tapping dies by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.8 million in 2024 (132 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more 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 | $6.8M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 98 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 131 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 148 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tapping dies from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), China (17%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 21% |
| China | $1.1M | 17% |
| India | $962K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $725K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $592K | 8.8% |
| United States | $468K | 6.9% |
| Israel | $194K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $167K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $162K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $162K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.00 per kg, close to the world average of $56.82.
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 tapping dies imports (HS 8207.40): 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 8207.40: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading.
Common questions
What is the value of tapping dies imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tapping dies worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply tapping dies to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of tapping dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.00 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $56.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tapping dies to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tapping dies?
The HS code for tapping dies is subheading 8207.40. 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 8207 page.
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