🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of copper sheet: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $47.7 million of copper sheet in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $82.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper sheet by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $47.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $47.7M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $82.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.8M | 3.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper sheet from
Most of the value came from China (43%), India (25%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $20.4M | 43% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $12.0M | 25% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $6.3M | 13% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $5.9M | 12% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $478K | 1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $266K | 0.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $138K | 0.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $137K | 0.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $97K | 0.2% |
Types of copper sheet under HS 7409
| 7409.11 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils | 47% |
| 7409.19 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils | 34% |
| 7409.29 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils | 10% |
| 7409.21 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils | 5.2% |
| 7409.40 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 1.7% |
| 7409.31 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coils | 1.4% |
| 7409.90 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys… | 0.6% |
| 7409.39 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price of copper sheet
The average declared value was about $10.06 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports copper sheet
Exports of copper sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.2 million in 2024 (526 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (40%), Egypt (27%), United Kingdom (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 40% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.1M | 27% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $371K | 8.9% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $301K | 7.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $293K | 7% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $144K | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $107K | 2.6% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $25K | 0.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $22K | 0.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $15K | 0.4% |
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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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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Copper sheet trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper sheet worth $47.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import copper sheet from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (43%), India (25%), United Kingdom (13%).
What is the average import price of copper sheet in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $10.06 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.00 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export copper sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported copper sheet worth $4.2 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
Copper sheet falls under HS heading 7409 (Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper sheet with the United Arab Emirates?
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