🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of copper foil: 2024 trade data
Exports of copper foil by the United Arab Emirates reached $26.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 817% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of copper foil by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $779K | 355 t |
| 2021 | $784K | 174 t |
| 2020 | $749K | 203 t |
| 2019 | $493K | 137 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 307 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 573 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports copper foil to
One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+919% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $26.1M | 100% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $22K | 0.1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $4K | 0% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $1K | 0% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | $0K | 0% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $0K | 0% |
Types of copper foil under HS 7410
| 7410.22 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 100% |
| 7410.12 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys | 0.1% |
| 7410.11 | Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper | 0.1% |
| 7410.21 | Copper: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing material, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm, of… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7410.
Average export price of copper foil
The average declared value was about $5.17 per kg, 62% below the world average of $13.60, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also imports copper foil
Imports of copper foil by the United Arab Emirates reached $19.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $11.6M | 59% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.7M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $61K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $60K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $50K | 0.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $33K | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $27K | 0.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $20K | 0.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm.
Copper foil trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of copper foil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper foil worth $19.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import copper foil from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (59%), China (39%), Taiwan (0%).
What is the average import price of copper foil in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $8.58 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.60 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export copper foil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported copper foil worth $26.2 million in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Seychelles, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for copper foil?
Copper foil falls under HS heading 7410 (Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickn). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper foil with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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