Copper oxide and hydroxide imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of copper oxide and hydroxide in 2024 (517 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $4.7M | 517 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 709 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 764 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 408 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper oxide and hydroxide from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 76% |
| Germany | $526K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $447K | 9.6% |
| Taiwan | $56K | 1.2% |
| China | $52K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 1% |
| Australia | $11K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.01 per kg, close to the world average of $8.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper oxide and hydroxide exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported copper oxide and hydroxide worth $395 thousand (40 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $280K | 71% |
| Tanzania | $115K | 29% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates copper oxide and hydroxide imports (HS 2825.50): 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 2825.50: Copper oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of copper oxide and hydroxide imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper oxide and hydroxide worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 517 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper oxide and hydroxide to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.91 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 oxide and hydroxide to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export copper oxide and hydroxide?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for copper oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2825 page.
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