🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of tool bits: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported tool bits worth $196.1 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of tool bits by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $188.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $148.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $150.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $147.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $218.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $237.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $188.2M | 7.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tool bits from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), United States (15%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $59.1M | 30% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $28.5M | 15% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $19.7M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $19.2M | 9.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.5M | 5.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $7.8M | 4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.7M | 4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.8M | 1.5% |
Types of tool bits under HS 8207
| 8207.19 | Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including parts | 34% |
| 8207.50 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for drilling (other than rock) | 22% |
| 8207.30 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for pressing, stamping or punching | 11% |
| 8207.90 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.c. in heading no. 8207 | 8.9% |
| 8207.70 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for milling | 8.1% |
| 8207.13 | Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part of cermets, whether or not power operated | 4.8% |
| 8207.20 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal | 4.1% |
| 8207.40 | Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), tools for tapping or threading | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price of tool bits
The average declared value was about $16.82 per kg, 24% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports tool bits
Exports of tool bits by the United Arab Emirates reached $103.7 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $61.0M | 59% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $6.6M | 6.4% |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | $4.8M | 4.7% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $4.2M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.7M | 3.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $3.0M | 2.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.4M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Tool bits trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tool bits worth $196.1 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import tool bits from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (30%), United States (15%), Saudi Arabia (10%).
What is the average import price of tool bits in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $16.82 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $22.24 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export tool bits?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported tool bits worth $103.7 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Togo.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
Tool bits falls under HS heading 8207 (Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punchin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading tool bits with the United Arab Emirates?
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