Industrial carbon electrodes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial carbon electrodes by the United Arab Emirates reached $213.5 million in 2024 (256.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 182 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $443.5 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 | $213.5M | 256.3K t |
| 2023 | $216.0M | 133.6K t |
| 2022 | $443.5M | 300.9K t |
| 2021 | $287.9M | 332.0K t |
| 2020 | $123.1M | 153.9K t |
| 2019 | $76.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 7.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports industrial carbon electrodes from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $184.3M | 86% |
| Poland | $27.8M | 13% |
| France | $984K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $111K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 0% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0% |
| Sweden | $22K | 0% |
| Japan | $16K | 0% |
| Italy | $14K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.09, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates industrial carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.19): 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 8545.19: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial carbon electrodes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported industrial carbon electrodes worth $213.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 182 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial carbon electrodes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($184.3 million), followed by Poland (13%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial carbon electrodes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $213.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $443.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial carbon electrodes?
The HS code for industrial carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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