Concrete shuttering imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $33.7 million of concrete shuttering in 2024 (23.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 66% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $48.1 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 | $33.7M | 23.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $48.1M | 36.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 27.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports concrete shuttering from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $18.1M | 54% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 36% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $496K | 1.5% |
| China | $420K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $159K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $144K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $144K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $113K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $97K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
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 concrete shuttering imports (HS 4418.40): 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 4418.40: Wood: shuttering for concrete constructional work.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete shuttering imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported concrete shuttering worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete shuttering to the United Arab Emirates?
Austria was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Germany (36%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete shuttering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete shuttering to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete shuttering?
The HS code for concrete shuttering is subheading 4418.40. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4418 page.
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