🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of glass bottles and jars: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported glass bottles and jars worth $250.4 million (139.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of glass bottles and jars by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250.4M | 139.0K t |
| 2023 | $192.5M | 129.6K t |
| 2022 | $148.8M | 93.0K t |
| 2021 | $108.0M | 90.1K t |
| 2020 | $74.6M | 66.6K t |
| 2019 | $93.8M | 89.3K t |
| 2018 | $78.0M | 72.4K t |
| 2017 | $82.9M | 63.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glass bottles and jars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $214.3M | 86% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $24.0M | 9.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 0.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $433K | 0.2% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $278K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $225K | 0.1% |
Types of glass bottles and jars under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 99% |
| 7010.20 | Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures | 0.4% |
| 7010.10 | Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price of glass bottles and jars
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 84% above the world average of $0.98. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports glass bottles and jars
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported glass bottles and jars worth $119.6 million (118.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Belgium (10%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $40.2M | 34% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $11.8M | 9.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.6M | 8.9% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $7.7M | 6.4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $6.7M | 5.6% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $6.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $6.0M | 5% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $5.2M | 4.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.6M | 2.1% |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | $2.1M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Glass bottles and jars trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glass bottles and jars worth $250.4 million in 2024 (139.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import glass bottles and jars from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (86%), India (10%), Saudi Arabia (1%).
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.98 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported glass bottles and jars worth $119.6 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Belgium, France.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
Glass bottles and jars falls under HS heading 7010 (Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading glass bottles and jars with the United Arab Emirates?
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