Base metal costume jewelry imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base metal costume jewelry by the United Arab Emirates reached $84.6 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $123.9 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 | $84.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $104.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $123.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $95.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $64.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $85.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $92.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $59.6M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports base metal costume jewelry from
Most of the value came from China (31%), France (26%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.4M | 31% |
| France | $21.9M | 26% |
| Italy | $16.4M | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $4.2M | 5% |
| India | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.94 per kg, 26% below the world average of $47.13, 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.
Base metal costume jewelry exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (121 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (27%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $757K | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $358K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $196K | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $186K | 6.5% |
| Norway | $175K | 6.1% |
| Kuwait | $149K | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $128K | 4.5% |
| Pakistan | $92K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $92K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $78K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported base metal costume jewelry worth $84.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by France (26%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.94 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.6 million in 2017 to $84.6 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $123.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export base metal costume jewelry?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $81.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
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