Aluminum fluoride imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.0 million of aluminum fluoride in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 90 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 197% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.9 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 | $24.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 26.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $36.1M | 41.7K t |
| 2017 | $12K | 4 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminum fluoride from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.8M | 66% |
| Tunisia | $7.5M | 31% |
| Serbia | $676K | 2.8% |
| India | $92K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Aluminum fluoride exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $17.8 million of aluminum fluoride in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 52 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Bahrain (38%), India (27%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $6.7M | 38% |
| India | $4.8M | 27% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 15% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 9.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $839K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminum fluoride imports (HS 2826.12): 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 2826.12: Fluorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum fluoride imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminum fluoride worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 90 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum fluoride to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by Tunisia (31%) and Serbia (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum fluoride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum fluoride to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aluminum fluoride?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, India and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum fluoride?
The HS code for aluminum fluoride is subheading 2826.12. 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 2826 page.
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