Aluminium alloy ingots exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium alloy ingots by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.05 billion in 2024 (1.87 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 158 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.05B | 1.87M t |
| 2023 | $4.91B | 1.82M t |
| 2022 | $6.25B | 1.90M t |
| 2021 | $4.88B | 1.92M t |
| 2020 | $3.05B | 1.59M t |
| 2019 | $3.95B | 1.87M t |
| 2018 | $4.58B | 1.88M t |
| 2017 | $3.80B | 1.70M t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports aluminium alloy ingots to
Most of it went to United States (18%), Japan (14%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $920.0M | 18% |
| Japan | $701.5M | 14% |
| Mexico | $569.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $344.6M | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $335.3M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $237.7M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $230.6M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $223.2M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $197.0M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $185.2M | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $33.6 million of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (35%), China (24%), Bahrain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $11.9M | 35% |
| China | $8.2M | 24% |
| Bahrain | $3.2M | 9.5% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 9.4% |
| Zambia | $2.1M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| Malaysia | $867K | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $744K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $279K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $271K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminium alloy ingots exports (HS 7601.20): 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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported aluminium alloy ingots worth $5.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.87 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 158 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium alloy ingots from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($920.0 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium alloy ingots from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.80 billion in 2017 to $5.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $6.25 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.56 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $33.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.01 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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