🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of copper products: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported copper products worth $39.1 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $306.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper products by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $61.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $306.5M | 45.8K t |
| 2017 | $243.5M | 12.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper products from
Most of the value came from India (34%), United Kingdom (12%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $13.4M | 34% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.8M | 12% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3.9M | 9.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.2M | 8.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.3M | 5.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $860K | 2.2% |
Types of copper products under HS 7419
| 7419.99 | Copper: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 7419 | 90% |
| 7419.91 | Copper: cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked | 9.6% |
| 7419.10 | Copper: chain and parts thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7419.
Average import price of copper products
The average declared value was about $16.86 per kg, 22% below the world average of $21.48, 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 exports copper products
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported copper products worth $2.6 million (416 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (49%), Kazakhstan (24%), India (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 49% |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | $629K | 24% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $101K | 3.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $90K | 3.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $79K | 3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $50K | 1.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $44K | 1.7% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $42K | 1.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $41K | 1.6% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $31K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 7419: Copper; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 74.
Copper products trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of copper products imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper products worth $39.1 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import copper products from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (34%), United Kingdom (12%), Turkey (10%).
What is the average import price of copper products in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $16.86 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.48 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export copper products?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported copper products worth $2.6 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, India.
What is the HS code for copper products?
Copper products falls under HS heading 7419 (Copper; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 74). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper products with the United Arab Emirates?
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