Copper castings and forgings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.8 million of copper castings and forgings in 2024 (357 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 75% more than in 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 | $3.8M | 357 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 327 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 843 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 263 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 361 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 487 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper castings and forgings from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (47%), China (17%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 47% |
| China | $646K | 17% |
| United States | $313K | 8.4% |
| India | $303K | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $178K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $151K | 4% |
| Azerbaijan | $149K | 4% |
| Denmark | $96K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $57K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.50 per kg, 29% below the world average of $14.87, 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 castings and forgings imports (HS 7419.91): 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 7419.91: Copper: cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of copper castings and forgings imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper castings and forgings worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper castings and forgings to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper castings and forgings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.50 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $14.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper castings and forgings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper castings and forgings?
The HS code for copper castings and forgings is subheading 7419.91. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7419 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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