Float glass sheets (standard) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of float glass sheets (standard) by the United Arab Emirates reached $29.4 million in 2024 (79.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $55.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.4M | 79.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 101.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 91.9K t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 122.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 88.8K t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 118.3K t |
| 2018 | $45.8M | 123.2K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 96.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports float glass sheets (standard) to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.2M | 52% |
| United States | $3.1M | 11% |
| China | $2.7M | 9.1% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Bahrain | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $898K | 3.1% |
| India | $655K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $649K | 2.2% |
| Peru | $634K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass sheets (standard) imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of float glass sheets (standard) by the United Arab Emirates reached $16.0 million in 2024 (30.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (42%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 9% |
| Turkey | $961K | 6% |
| Belgium | $743K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $689K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $554K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $504K | 3.1% |
| United States | $235K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $225K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates float glass sheets (standard) exports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass sheets (standard) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by the United States (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass sheets (standard) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $55.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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