🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of metal ornaments: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $55.1 million of metal ornaments in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 221 countries for imports of this product. That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of metal ornaments by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal ornaments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.9M | 67% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $6.7M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.7M | 8.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $858K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $755K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $543K | 1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $520K | 0.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $364K | 0.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $266K | 0.5% |
Types of metal ornaments under HS 8306
| 8306.29 | Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal | 93% |
| 8306.30 | Photograph, picture or similar frames, mirrors: of base metal | 4.9% |
| 8306.21 | Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal plated with precious metal | 1.5% |
| 8306.10 | Bells, gongs and the like: non-electric, of base metal | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8306.
Average import price of metal ornaments
The average declared value was about $14.20 per kg, 50% above the world average of $9.48. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports metal ornaments
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported metal ornaments worth $1.7 million (114 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (17%), Saudi Arabia (12%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $285K | 17% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $203K | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $125K | 7.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $113K | 6.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $99K | 5.9% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $88K | 5.3% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $73K | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $72K | 4.3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $70K | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $60K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8306: Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of base metal.
Metal ornaments trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of metal ornaments imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal ornaments worth $55.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import metal ornaments from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (67%), Singapore (12%), United Kingdom (8%).
What is the average import price of metal ornaments in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $14.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.48 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export metal ornaments?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported metal ornaments worth $1.7 million in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Saudi Arabia, France.
What is the HS code for metal ornaments?
Metal ornaments falls under HS heading 8306 (Bells, gongs and the like; non-electric, statuettes, other ornaments, photograph, picture, similar frames, mirrors, of b). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading metal ornaments with the United Arab Emirates?
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