Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $329.9 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (504.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $329.9M | 504.9K t |
| 2023 | $285.9M | 419.8K t |
| 2022 | $259.2M | 440.2K t |
| 2021 | $190.7M | 391.4K t |
| 2020 | $166.7M | 435.5K t |
| 2019 | $165.2M | 448.0K t |
| 2018 | $142.6M | 424.0K t |
| 2017 | $170.2M | 441.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
The largest suppliers were India (38%), Italy (30%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $126.9M | 39% |
| Italy | $99.6M | 30% |
| Spain | $55.9M | 17% |
| China | $28.8M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $7.8M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 0.4% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $998K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $921K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $92.4 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (220.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (29%), Germany (20%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $26.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $18.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| Bahrain | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $329.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 504.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($126.9 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $170.2 million in 2017 to $329.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $213.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $92.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $237.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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