Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates worth $6.1 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $6.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 598 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates from
The largest suppliers were Japan (46%), India (20%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.8M | 46% |
| India | $1.2M | 20% |
| France | $729K | 12% |
| Germany | $316K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $153K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $151K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $134K | 2.2% |
| United States | $125K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $113K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $112K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2842.10: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (20%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 443%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates?
The HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates is subheading 2842.10. 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 2842 page.
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