🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of copper tubes: 2024 trade data
Imports of copper tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $159.8 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of copper tubes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $173.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $174.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $121.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $85.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $103.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $103.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $87.5M | 12.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports copper tubes from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), South Africa (24%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $59.3M | 37% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $37.7M | 24% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $22.4M | 14% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $15.8M | 9.9% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $7.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $7.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $1.1M | 0.7% |
Types of copper tubes under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 87% |
| 7411.22 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 9% |
| 7411.21 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 3.3% |
| 7411.29 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc, copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price of copper tubes
The average declared value was about $11.00 per kg, close to the world average of $10.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports copper tubes
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported copper tubes worth $7.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $6.4M | 91% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $90K | 1.3% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $68K | 1% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $57K | 0.8% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $56K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $54K | 0.8% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $47K | 0.7% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $46K | 0.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $32K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $30K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Copper tubes trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported copper tubes worth $159.8 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import copper tubes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), South Africa (24%), United States (14%).
What is the average import price of copper tubes in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.65 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export copper tubes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported copper tubes worth $7.1 million in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Nigeria, Seychelles.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
Copper tubes falls under HS heading 7411 (Copper tubes and pipes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading copper tubes with the United Arab Emirates?
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