Ferro-niobium imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-niobium by the United Arab Emirates reached $18.1 million in 2024 (620 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average.
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 | $18.1M | 621 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 288 t |
| 2022 | $655K | 22 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 226 t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 433 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 59 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ferro-niobium from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (45%), Canada (40%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $8.1M | 45% |
| Canada | $7.3M | 40% |
| China | $1.8M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $810K | 4.5% |
| India | $28K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.10 per kg, close to the world average of $24.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-niobium exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million of ferro-niobium in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Malaysia alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 83% |
| Saudi Arabia | $495K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ferro-niobium imports (HS 7202.93): 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 7202.93: Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-niobium imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ferro-niobium worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 77 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-niobium to the United Arab Emirates?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Canada (40%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-niobium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.10 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $24.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ferro-niobium to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ferro-niobium?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-niobium?
The HS code for ferro-niobium is subheading 7202.93. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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