Glass mosaic tiles and cubes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported glass mosaic tiles and cubes worth $7.4 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.6 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 | $7.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 4.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glass mosaic tiles and cubes from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Italy (20%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 38% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 20% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 18% |
| India | $871K | 12% |
| Turkey | $643K | 8.7% |
| United States | $197K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $39K | 0.5% |
| France | $37K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass mosaic tiles and cubes exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported glass mosaic tiles and cubes worth $266 thousand (93 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (29%), Seychelles (16%), Australia (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 29% |
| Seychelles | $44K | 17% |
| Australia | $38K | 14% |
| Bahrain | $31K | 12% |
| Japan | $29K | 11% |
| Qatar | $24K | 9.1% |
| India | $15K | 5.5% |
| France | $5K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates glass mosaic tiles and cubes imports (HS 7016.10): 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 7016.10: Glass cubes and other glass smallwares: whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of glass mosaic tiles and cubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glass mosaic tiles and cubes worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass mosaic tiles and cubes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass mosaic tiles and cubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass mosaic tiles and cubes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export glass mosaic tiles and cubes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass mosaic tiles and cubes?
The HS code for glass mosaic tiles and cubes is subheading 7016.10. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7016 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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