Metal chlorides (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of metal chlorides (other) in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.7 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 | $4.7M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 12.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal chlorides (other) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 58% |
| China | $1.4M | 30% |
| United States | $134K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $117K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $89K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $64K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $40K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 71% below the world average of $0.83, 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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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 2827.39: Chlorides: other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel.
Common questions
What is the value of metal chlorides (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal chlorides (other) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal chlorides (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (30%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal chlorides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal chlorides (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal chlorides (other)?
The HS code for metal chlorides (other) is subheading 2827.39. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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