Gypsum plaster exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported gypsum plaster worth $17.6 million (244.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.6 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 | $17.6M | 244.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 251.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 263.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 425.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 254.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 151.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 62.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 62.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports gypsum plaster to
Most of it went to China (45%), India (41%), Mozambique (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 45% |
| India | $7.2M | 41% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| Tanzania | $359K | 2% |
| Benin | $166K | 1% |
| Uganda | $83K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $81K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 0.5% |
| Senegal | $63K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $55K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.14, 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.
Gypsum plaster imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported gypsum plaster worth $4.4 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (34%), Turkey (27%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 34% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 27% |
| France | $735K | 17% |
| Thailand | $432K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $145K | 3.3% |
| Tunisia | $133K | 3% |
| Spain | $110K | 2.5% |
| United States | $44K | 1% |
| India | $40K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates gypsum plaster exports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported gypsum plaster worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy gypsum plaster from the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by India (41%) and Mozambique (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average export price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gypsum plaster from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 920%. The peak was 2021 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import gypsum plaster?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Turkey and France. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. 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 2520 page.
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