Gravel and aggregate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported gravel and aggregate worth $2.9 million (161.8 thousand tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $29.2 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 | $2.9M | 161.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 1.56M t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 1.73M t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 3.52M t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 4.07M t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 4.55M t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 3.55M t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 4.82M t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports gravel and aggregate from
Most of the value came from Norway (36%), Netherlands (28%), China (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.1M | 36% |
| Netherlands | $811K | 28% |
| China | $471K | 16% |
| India | $182K | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $162K | 5.6% |
| New Zealand | $76K | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $44K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $35K | 1.2% |
| United States | $29K | 1% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.01. 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.
Gravel and aggregate exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported gravel and aggregate worth $238.0 million (19.84 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 164 countries for exports of this product. Kuwait alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $153.6M | 65% |
| Qatar | $58.9M | 25% |
| Bahrain | $15.6M | 6.6% |
| Maldives | $9.3M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $561K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $13K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $5K | 0% |
| Kazakhstan | $5K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gravel and aggregate imports (HS 2517.10): 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 2517.10: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated.
Common questions
What is the value of gravel and aggregate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported gravel and aggregate worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravel and aggregate to the United Arab Emirates?
Norway was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (28%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravel and aggregate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gravel and aggregate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2017 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export gravel and aggregate?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $238.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. That compares with imports of $2.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for gravel and aggregate?
The HS code for gravel and aggregate is subheading 2517.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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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