Aluminium foil unrolled imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported aluminium foil unrolled worth $41.4 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 81% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $41.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminium foil unrolled from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.7M | 84% |
| India | $2.9M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $486K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $283K | 0.7% |
| United States | $243K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $81K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $69K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $67K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 42% below the world average of $6.38, 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.
Aluminium foil unrolled exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported aluminium foil unrolled worth $13.9 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (31%), Egypt (14%), Saudi Arabia (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 31% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 10% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Bahrain | $975K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $503K | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $360K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $205K | 1.5% |
| Maldives | $159K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminium foil unrolled imports (HS 7607.19): 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 7607.19: Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil unrolled imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminium foil unrolled worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil unrolled to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($34.7 million), followed by India (7%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil unrolled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $6.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil unrolled to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aluminium foil unrolled?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil unrolled?
The HS code for aluminium foil unrolled is subheading 7607.19. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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