Gold scrap and waste exports from the United Arab Emirates: data and top buyer countries
Exports of gold scrap and waste by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.1 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value fell 99% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $957.1 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 | $7.1M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $957.1M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $48.4M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 514 t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 527 t |
| 2018 | $46.8M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 837 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports gold scrap and waste to
One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 84% |
| Malaysia | $560K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $411K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $117K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $17K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Gold scrap and waste imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of gold scrap and waste by the United Arab Emirates reached $662.5 million in 2024 (11 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 85 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $541.0M | 82% |
| Germany | $62.2M | 9.4% |
| Tanzania | $43.5M | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $11.0M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $728K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $408K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $304K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $116K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $113K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gold scrap and waste exports (HS 7112.91): 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 7112.91: Waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals.
Common questions
What is the value of gold scrap and waste exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported gold scrap and waste worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 99% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold scrap and waste from the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Malaysia (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of gold scrap and waste from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2023 at $957.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $147.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import gold scrap and waste?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $662.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Hong Kong, Germany and Tanzania. That compares with exports of $7.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for gold scrap and waste?
The HS code for gold scrap and waste is subheading 7112.91. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7112 page.
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