Turning tools imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported turning tools worth $3.5 million (75 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 103 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 125 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 86 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $855K | 46 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports turning tools from
Most of the value came from Spain (14%), Singapore (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $480K | 14% |
| Singapore | $407K | 12% |
| Germany | $394K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $375K | 11% |
| China | $323K | 9.1% |
| India | $316K | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $259K | 7.3% |
| United States | $216K | 6.1% |
| Poland | $198K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $188K | 5.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.26 per kg, 52% below the world average of $98.54, 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.
Turning tools exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported turning tools worth $427 thousand (2 tonnes). Most of it went to Denmark (44%), India (21%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $187K | 44% |
| India | $91K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 14% |
| Qatar | $25K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $17K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $5K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates turning tools imports (HS 8207.80): 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 8207.80: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for turning.
Common questions
What is the value of turning tools imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported turning tools worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply turning tools to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($480 thousand), followed by Singapore (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of turning tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.26 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $98.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of turning tools to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $855 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export turning tools?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $427 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for turning tools?
The HS code for turning tools is subheading 8207.80. 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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