Fireclay imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fireclay worth $4.5 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.7 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 | $4.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 61.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 62.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $987K | 4.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fireclay from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 93% |
| Pakistan | $160K | 3.6% |
| United States | $81K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.6% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 192% above the world average of $0.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fireclay imports (HS 2508.30): 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 2508.30: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): fireclay, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of fireclay imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fireclay worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply fireclay to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Pakistan (4%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of fireclay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 192% above the world average of $0.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fireclay to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $987 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 355%. The peak was 2020 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fireclay?
The HS code for fireclay is subheading 2508.30. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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