Fibreboard (low density) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.5 million of fibreboard (low density) in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% 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 | $7.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fibreboard (low density) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.9M | 52% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 14% |
| Norway | $808K | 11% |
| Estonia | $105K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.9% |
| China | $31K | 0.4% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
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 fibreboard (low density) imports (HS 4411.94): 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 4411.94: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard (low density) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fibreboard (low density) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard (low density) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard (low density) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fibreboard (low density) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard (low density)?
The HS code for fibreboard (low density) is subheading 4411.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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