Ferro-vanadium imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-vanadium by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.6 million in 2024 (265 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.4 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 | $5.6M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 287 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 113 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 118 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ferro-vanadium from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.4M | 62% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 21% |
| China | $932K | 17% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.97 per kg, close to the world average of $19.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-vanadium exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of ferro-vanadium by the United Arab Emirates reached $461 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $460K | 100% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ferro-vanadium imports (HS 7202.92): 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 7202.92: Ferro-alloys: ferro-vanadium.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-vanadium imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ferro-vanadium worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-vanadium to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Malaysia (21%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-vanadium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.97 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $19.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-vanadium to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ferro-vanadium?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $461 thousand 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 $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-vanadium?
The HS code for ferro-vanadium is subheading 7202.92. 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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