Brass plate and sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported brass plate and sheet worth $4.8 million (503 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 419 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 198 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 426 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 304 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 245 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports brass plate and sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 66% |
| Bulgaria | $930K | 20% |
| India | $459K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 1.6% |
| France | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.2% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, close to the world average of $11.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates brass plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.29): 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 7409.29: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of brass plate and sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported brass plate and sheet worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply brass plate and sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Bulgaria (19%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 940% on the year.
What is the average import price of brass plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $11.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of brass plate and sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brass plate and sheet?
The HS code for brass plate and sheet is subheading 7409.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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