Carbonates (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.6 million of carbonates (other) in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 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 | $7.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports carbonates (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 92% |
| India | $483K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $75K | 1% |
| France | $20K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.15, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates carbonates (other) imports (HS 2836.99): 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 2836.99: Carbonates: n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonates (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported carbonates (other) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonates (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by India (6%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonates (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonates (other)?
The HS code for carbonates (other) is subheading 2836.99. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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