Metal oxides and hydroxides (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported metal oxides and hydroxides (other) worth $3.5 million (28.8 thousand tonnes). That is 71% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $932K | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $259K | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $498K | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports metal oxides and hydroxides (other) to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 98% |
| Pakistan | $34K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $20K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 0.4% |
| Maldives | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 95% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Metal oxides and hydroxides (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $1.3 million of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) in 2024 (799 tonnes). Most of the value came from Taiwan (41%), China (23%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $527K | 41% |
| China | $302K | 23% |
| India | $244K | 19% |
| Turkey | $95K | 7.4% |
| United States | $79K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $27K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal oxides and hydroxides (other) exports (HS 2825.90): 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 2825.90: Inorganic bases, metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2825.
Common questions
What is the value of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported metal oxides and hydroxides (other) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 94 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal oxides and hydroxides (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Pakistan (1%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal oxides and hydroxides (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $498 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 596%. The peak was 2021 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import metal oxides and hydroxides (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, China and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal oxides and hydroxides (other)?
The HS code for metal oxides and hydroxides (other) is subheading 2825.90. 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 2825 page.
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