Abrasive paper imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of abrasive paper by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.8 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% 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 | $17.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports abrasive paper from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 51% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $495K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $434K | 2.4% |
| United States | $309K | 1.7% |
| India | $149K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.85 per kg, 29% below the world average of $8.20, 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.
Abrasive paper exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported abrasive paper worth $258 thousand (97 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (23%), Maldives (21%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $60K | 23% |
| Maldives | $53K | 21% |
| India | $34K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 9% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $9K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $9K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $6K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates abrasive paper imports (HS 6805.20): 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 6805.20: Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive paper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported abrasive paper worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive paper to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.85 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive paper to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export abrasive paper?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the Maldives and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive paper?
The HS code for abrasive paper is subheading 6805.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6805 page.
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