Graphite block imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of graphite block by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $4.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 908 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $248K | 76 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports graphite block from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 70% |
| United States | $817K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 3.4% |
| China | $127K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $52K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $31K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.32, 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.
Graphite block exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported graphite block worth $3.0 million (16.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (50%), Thailand (40%), India (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 50% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 40% |
| India | $174K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $98K | 3.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates graphite block imports (HS 3801.90): 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 3801.90: Graphite or other carbon based preparations: in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures.
Common questions
What is the value of graphite block imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported graphite block worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply graphite block to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of graphite block per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of graphite block to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $248 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export graphite block?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Thailand and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for graphite block?
The HS code for graphite block is subheading 3801.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3801 page.
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