Aluminium powder flakes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.4 million of aluminium powder flakes in 2024 (833 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 833 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 502 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 388 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 533 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 400 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminium powder flakes from
India alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 73% |
| Austria | $380K | 11% |
| Germany | $172K | 5.1% |
| United States | $122K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $122K | 3.6% |
| Slovenia | $45K | 1.3% |
| China | $28K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $26K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, 166% above the world average of $1.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium powder flakes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of aluminium powder flakes by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.4 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Malaysia alone took 80% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.2M | 80% |
| India | $1.2M | 19% |
| Thailand | $41K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminium powder flakes imports (HS 7603.20): 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 7603.20: Aluminium: powders of lamellar structure, flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium powder flakes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminium powder flakes worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 833 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium powder flakes to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Austria (11%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium powder flakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 166% above the world average of $1.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium powder flakes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aluminium powder flakes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, India and Thailand. That compares with imports of $3.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium powder flakes?
The HS code for aluminium powder flakes is subheading 7603.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7603 page.
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