Calcined dolomite exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $10.2 million of calcined dolomite in 2024 (93.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 68 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.2M | 93.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 127.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 63.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 102.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 80.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 115.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 105.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 78.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports calcined dolomite to
India alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.9M | 97% |
| Kuwait | $313K | 3.1% |
| China | $28K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.22, 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.
Calcined dolomite imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported calcined dolomite worth $451 thousand (2.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $308K | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $98K | 22% |
| Italy | $34K | 7.5% |
| India | $7K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates calcined dolomite exports (HS 2518.20): 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 2518.20: Dolomite, calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of calcined dolomite exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported calcined dolomite worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 68 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy calcined dolomite from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Kuwait (3%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of calcined dolomite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of calcined dolomite from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import calcined dolomite?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $451 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcined dolomite?
The HS code for calcined dolomite is subheading 2518.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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