🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of lead sheet: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.6 million of lead sheet in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of lead sheet by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 959 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 826 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 976 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lead sheet from
Most of the value came from United States (43%), India (32%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.0M | 43% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.5M | 32% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $547K | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $370K | 8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $219K | 4.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Types of lead sheet under HS 7804
| 7804.19 | Lead: plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm | 87% |
| 7804.11 | Lead: sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | 8.7% |
| 7804.20 | Lead: powders and flakes | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7804.
Average import price of lead sheet
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.69, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports lead sheet
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of lead sheet in 2024 (801 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Chile accounted for 78% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $1.6M | 78% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $342K | 17% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $63K | 3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $30K | 1.4% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $12K | 0.6% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $4K | 0.2% |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | $1K | 0% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $0K | 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 7804: Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes.
Lead sheet trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of lead sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lead sheet worth $4.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import lead sheet from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (43%), India (32%), China (12%).
What is the average import price of lead sheet in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.69 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export lead sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported lead sheet worth $2.1 million in 2024, mainly to Chile, India, Lebanon.
What is the HS code for lead sheet?
Lead sheet falls under HS heading 7804 (Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading lead sheet with the United Arab Emirates?
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