Abrasive sheets (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported abrasive sheets (other) worth $20.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $20.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports abrasive sheets (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), United States (16%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.9M | 33% |
| United States | $3.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| China | $1.4M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| India | $852K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $656K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $579K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.73 per kg, close to the world average of $13.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Abrasive sheets (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of abrasive sheets (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $688 thousand in 2024 (90 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (37%), Saudi Arabia (15%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $253K | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $104K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 9.7% |
| Qatar | $46K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $44K | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $22K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $19K | 2.7% |
| Seychelles | $18K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $17K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $15K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates abrasive sheets (other) imports (HS 6805.30): 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 6805.30: Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive sheets (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported abrasive sheets (other) worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive sheets (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive sheets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.73 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $13.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive sheets (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export abrasive sheets (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $688 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive sheets (other)?
The HS code for abrasive sheets (other) is subheading 6805.30. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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