Blockboard and laminboard imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported blockboard and laminboard worth $2.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 128% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.9 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 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports blockboard and laminboard from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.51. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates blockboard and laminboard imports (HS 4412.94): 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 4412.94: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of blockboard and laminboard imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported blockboard and laminboard worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 128% on 2023.
Which countries supply blockboard and laminboard to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of blockboard and laminboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blockboard and laminboard to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for blockboard and laminboard?
The HS code for blockboard and laminboard is subheading 4412.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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