Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $20.7 million (51.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $45.7 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 | $20.7M | 51.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 75.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 103.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.9M | 109.3K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 108.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 119.6K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 99.8K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 157.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) from
The largest suppliers were India (46%), China (38%), Spain (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.4M | 46% |
| China | $8.0M | 39% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $231K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $229K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $164K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $161K | 0.8% |
| United States | $61K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $8.4 million (15.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (35%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Guatemala (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.9M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 15% |
| Guatemala | $986K | 12% |
| South Korea | $338K | 4% |
| Uganda | $264K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $260K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $257K | 3.1% |
| Finland | $199K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $189K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $184K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) imports (HS 6907.22): 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 6907.22: 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 over 0.5% but not over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by China (38%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 708% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $45.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia and Guatemala. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (standard) is subheading 6907.22. 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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