High carbon ferro-manganese imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high carbon ferro-manganese by the United Arab Emirates reached $133.0 million in 2024 (141.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 119 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 162% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $133.0M | 141.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.8M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $67.4M | 22.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.9M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.8M | 27.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.5M | 27.1K t |
| 2017 | $75.7M | 68.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports high carbon ferro-manganese from
India alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $132.3M | 100% |
| South Korea | $245K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $213K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $197K | 0.2% |
| China | $74K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates high carbon ferro-manganese imports (HS 7202.11): 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 7202.11: Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon ferro-manganese imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported high carbon ferro-manganese worth $133.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 119 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 162% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon ferro-manganese to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($132.3 million), followed by South Korea (0%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon ferro-manganese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon ferro-manganese to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.7 million in 2017 to $133.0 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $64.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon ferro-manganese?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-manganese is subheading 7202.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 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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