Metal furniture imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $261.0 million of metal furniture in 2024 (62.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $261.0M | 62.2K t |
| 2023 | $212.4M | 56.2K t |
| 2022 | $225.7M | 57.7K t |
| 2021 | $203.1M | 54.8K t |
| 2020 | $244.9M | 50.3K t |
| 2019 | $182.4M | 57.8K t |
| 2018 | $160.8M | 52.9K t |
| 2017 | $180.9M | 57.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal furniture from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $158.9M | 61% |
| Italy | $24.4M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $9.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $8.4M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 2.4% |
| United States | $6.0M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $5.6M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 2% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, close to the world average of $4.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal furniture exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported metal furniture worth $31.8 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (33%), Kuwait (9%), Ireland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.3M | 33% |
| Kuwait | $2.9M | 9.1% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $824K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal furniture worth $261.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($158.9 million), followed by Italy (9%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.09 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 furniture to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180.9 million in 2017 to $261.0 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $208.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export metal furniture?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $31.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Ireland. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $229.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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