Aluminium alloy wire thick imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported aluminium alloy wire thick worth $4.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.0 million.
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 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 698 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 945 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminium alloy wire thick from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Netherlands (24%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $973K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $605K | 15% |
| Spain | $464K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $334K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $144K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, close to the world average of $3.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy wire thick exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of aluminium alloy wire thick by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (898 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (33%), Tunisia (28%), Lebanon (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminium alloy wire thick imports (HS 7605.21): 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 7605.21: Aluminium: alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy wire thick imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminium alloy wire thick worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy wire thick to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy wire thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy wire thick to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aluminium alloy wire thick?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Tunisia and Lebanon. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $987 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy wire thick?
The HS code for aluminium alloy wire thick is subheading 7605.21. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7605 page.
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