Copper alloy rods exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $10.8 million of copper alloy rods in 2024 (787 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
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 | $10.8M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 773 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 869 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 905 t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 909 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $732K | 75 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports copper alloy rods to
Egypt alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Fiji grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.2M | 67% |
| Fiji | $3.4M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $29K | 0.3% |
| United States | $24K | 0.2% |
| China | $20K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.73 per kg, close to the world average of $15.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper alloy rods imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported copper alloy rods worth $8.2 million (535 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (22%), Austria (22%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 22% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $646K | 7.9% |
| Mozambique | $617K | 7.5% |
| China | $616K | 7.5% |
| Bulgaria | $432K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $409K | 5% |
| India | $323K | 4% |
| Italy | $279K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $240K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates copper alloy rods exports (HS 7407.29): 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 7407.29: Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Common questions
What is the value of copper alloy rods exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported copper alloy rods worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper alloy rods from the United Arab Emirates?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Fiji (31%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Fiji grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper alloy rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.73 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $15.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of copper alloy rods from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $732 thousand in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import copper alloy rods?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Austria and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper alloy rods?
The HS code for copper alloy rods is subheading 7407.29. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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