Furnace carbon electrodes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnace carbon electrodes by the United Arab Emirates reached $104.4 million in 2024 (37.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 156 countries for imports of this product. That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $104.4M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $85.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $97.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 7.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports furnace carbon electrodes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.7M | 55% |
| Japan | $33.7M | 32% |
| France | $6.8M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $15K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
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 furnace carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.11): 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 8545.11: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace carbon electrodes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $104.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 156 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace carbon electrodes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($57.7 million), followed by Japan (32%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 956% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace carbon electrodes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $104.4 million in 2024, an increase of 414%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export furnace carbon electrodes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Zambia and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $103.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace carbon electrodes?
The HS code for furnace carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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