Marquetry and wooden cases imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.7 million of marquetry and wooden cases in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $24.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports marquetry and wooden cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 60% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 15% |
| France | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Peru | $634K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $604K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $503K | 2% |
| Germany | $395K | 1.6% |
| India | $304K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $283K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $250K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.04 per kg, 60% above the world average of $6.91. 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.
Marquetry and wooden cases exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported marquetry and wooden cases worth $2.8 million (286 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (47%), United States (12%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 47% |
| United States | $343K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $220K | 7.9% |
| Bahrain | $129K | 4.7% |
| France | $107K | 3.9% |
| Kuwait | $77K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $65K | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $64K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates marquetry and wooden cases imports (HS 4420.90): 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 4420.90: Wood: marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of marquetry and wooden cases imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported marquetry and wooden cases worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply marquetry and wooden cases to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Switzerland (15%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of marquetry and wooden cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.04 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $6.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of marquetry and wooden cases to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export marquetry and wooden cases?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Switzerland. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for marquetry and wooden cases?
The HS code for marquetry and wooden cases is subheading 4420.90. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4420 page.
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