Cupronickel tubes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cupronickel tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $14.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.6 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 | $14.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 600 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 197 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 764 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 485 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 349 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cupronickel tubes from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 65% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 17% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $815K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $272K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $165K | 1.2% |
| United States | $91K | 0.6% |
| France | $28K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.44 per kg, close to the world average of $16.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cupronickel tubes imports (HS 7411.22): 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 7411.22: Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver).
Common questions
What is the value of cupronickel tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cupronickel tubes worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 139 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cupronickel tubes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of cupronickel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.44 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $16.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cupronickel tubes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2023 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cupronickel tubes?
The HS code for cupronickel tubes is subheading 7411.22. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7411 page.
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