High-purity zinc ingots imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported high-purity zinc ingots worth $197.7 million (72.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $337.7 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 | $197.7M | 72.0K t |
| 2023 | $301.3M | 109.9K t |
| 2022 | $337.7M | 110.5K t |
| 2021 | $296.3M | 101.6K t |
| 2020 | $213.8M | 90.2K t |
| 2019 | $209.8M | 83.1K t |
| 2018 | $220.7M | 79.4K t |
| 2017 | $117.6M | 42.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports high-purity zinc ingots from
The largest suppliers were India (34%), Spain (30%), Singapore (17%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+681% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $66.5M | 34% |
| Spain | $59.5M | 30% |
| Singapore | $33.6M | 17% |
| South Korea | $9.9M | 5% |
| Malaysia | $8.7M | 4.4% |
| Peru | $7.5M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $877K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $860K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 142% above the world average of $1.13. 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.
High-purity zinc ingots exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of high-purity zinc ingots by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (38%), India (26%), Pakistan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 38% |
| India | $1.5M | 26% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $483K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $305K | 5.2% |
| China | $185K | 3.1% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates high-purity zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.11): 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 7901.11: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity zinc ingots imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported high-purity zinc ingots worth $197.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity zinc ingots to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($66.5 million), followed by Spain (30%) and Singapore (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity zinc ingots to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.6 million in 2017 to $197.7 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $337.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $236.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export high-purity zinc ingots?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, India and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $191.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity zinc ingots?
The HS code for high-purity zinc ingots is subheading 7901.11. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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