🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of industrial ash: 2024 trade data
Exports of industrial ash by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of industrial ash by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 28.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $525K | 6.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports industrial ash to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.3M | 77% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $420K | 14% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $197K | 6.5% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $53K | 1.8% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $34K | 1.1% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $1K | 0% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Types of industrial ash under HS 2621
| 2621.10 | Slag and ash: ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | 77% |
| 2621.90 | Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26: including seaweed ash (kelp) but excluding ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2621.
Average export price of industrial ash
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 1300% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also imports industrial ash
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported industrial ash worth $2.8 million (513.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Japan alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.0M | 71% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $389K | 14% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $329K | 12% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $70K | 2.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $29K | 1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Industrial ash trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of industrial ash imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial ash worth $2.8 million in 2024 (513.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import industrial ash from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (71%), China (14%), India (12%).
Does the United Arab Emirates export industrial ash?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported industrial ash worth $3.0 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Germany, Angola.
What is the HS code for industrial ash?
Industrial ash falls under HS heading 2621 (Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading industrial ash with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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