Copper alloy foil unbacked imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper alloy foil unbacked by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.4 million in 2024 (673 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.4M | 673 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 515 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 754 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 727 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 797 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 791 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 756 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper alloy foil unbacked from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 65% |
| China | $1.8M | 33% |
| Italy | $60K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, 43% below the world average of $14.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 copper alloy foil unbacked imports (HS 7410.12): 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 7410.12: Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy foil unbacked imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper alloy foil unbacked worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 673 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper alloy foil unbacked to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by China (33%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper alloy foil unbacked per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $14.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper alloy foil unbacked to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy foil unbacked?
The HS code for copper alloy foil unbacked is subheading 7410.12. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7410 page.
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