Bamboo charcoal imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.9 million of bamboo charcoal in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 138 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.2 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 | $5.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $969K | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bamboo charcoal from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 99% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 1.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bamboo charcoal imports (HS 4402.10): 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 4402.10: Wood: charcoal of bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bamboo charcoal imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bamboo charcoal worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 138 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply bamboo charcoal to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of bamboo charcoal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bamboo charcoal to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $968 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 505%. The peak was 2023 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bamboo charcoal?
The HS code for bamboo charcoal is subheading 4402.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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