Copper strip coiled imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported copper strip coiled worth $22.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $22.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper strip coiled from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 64% |
| United Kingdom | $6.2M | 28% |
| India | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Bulgaria | $129K | 0.6% |
| France | $100K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $96K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $20K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.17 per kg, close to the world average of $11.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper strip coiled exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million of copper strip coiled in 2024 (229 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 87% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates copper strip coiled imports (HS 7409.11): 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 7409.11: Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper strip coiled imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper strip coiled worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper strip coiled to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (28%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper strip coiled per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.17 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $11.07 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 strip coiled to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export copper strip coiled?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper strip coiled?
The HS code for copper strip coiled is subheading 7409.11. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
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