Marker imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported marker worth $26.6 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.5 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 | $26.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports marker from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 57% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 11% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4% |
| South Korea | $686K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $629K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $229K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $214K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $187K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.18 per kg, close to the world average of $10.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marker exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $799 thousand of marker in 2024 (209 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $415K | 52% |
| Israel | $118K | 15% |
| Seychelles | $98K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $39K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 2.5% |
| India | $18K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $16K | 2% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $12K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported marker worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by Japan (12%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.18 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of marker to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export marker?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $799 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Israel and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
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