Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.0 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 848 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 719 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 902 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 819 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $807K | 340 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Netherlands (17%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $830K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $600K | 12% |
| India | $458K | 9.2% |
| United States | $263K | 5.3% |
| France | $161K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $105K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $94K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $1.7 million (41.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. India alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $895K | 52% |
| China | $674K | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $83K | 4.8% |
| Mozambique | $55K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imports (HS 2839.90): 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 2839.90: Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $807 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 516%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, China and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
The HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) is subheading 2839.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2839 page.
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