Colored float glass sheets exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported colored float glass sheets worth $17.0 million (28.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.6 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 | $17.0M | 28.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $27.0M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.1M | 47.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 35.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 39.9K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 54.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 22.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports colored float glass sheets to
Saudi Arabia alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.6M | 74% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| United States | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Kuwait | $777K | 4.6% |
| Bahrain | $330K | 1.9% |
| India | $128K | 0.8% |
| Costa Rica | $94K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $65K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $42K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $39K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored float glass sheets imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.3 million of colored float glass sheets in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.2M | 75% |
| United States | $931K | 11% |
| China | $527K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $182K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $114K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $80K | 1% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates colored float glass sheets exports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported colored float glass sheets worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 87 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy colored float glass sheets from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average export price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of colored float glass sheets from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import colored float glass sheets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the United States and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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