Magnesite and dolomite products imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported magnesite and dolomite products worth $6.9 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 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 | $6.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports magnesite and dolomite products from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 98% |
| United States | $40K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.5% |
| India | $19K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.11, 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.
Magnesite and dolomite products exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $514 thousand of magnesite and dolomite products in 2024 (427 tonnes). Egypt alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $476K | 93% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 7.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates magnesite and dolomite products imports (HS 6815.91): 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 6815.91: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite and dolomite products imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported magnesite and dolomite products worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite and dolomite products to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite and dolomite products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnesite and dolomite products to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 417%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export magnesite and dolomite products?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $514 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and France. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite and dolomite products?
The HS code for magnesite and dolomite products is subheading 6815.91. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6815 page.
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