Mineral and stone articles (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported mineral and stone articles (other) worth $119.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 320% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $119.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports mineral and stone articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $84.7M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 5.6% |
| United States | $4.7M | 4% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| China | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 2% |
| France | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.96 per kg, 247% above the world average of $8.91. 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.
Mineral and stone articles (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of mineral and stone articles (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.2 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (32%), Saudi Arabia (25%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 25% |
| India | $553K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $269K | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $255K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $122K | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $96K | 2.3% |
| Seychelles | $79K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $74K | 1.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $67K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates mineral and stone articles (other) imports (HS 6815.99): 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 6815.99: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: n.e.c. or included in heading no. 6815.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral and stone articles (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported mineral and stone articles (other) worth $119.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 320% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral and stone articles (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($84.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral and stone articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.96 per kg in 2024, 247% above the world average of $8.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mineral and stone articles (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $119.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export mineral and stone articles (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $114.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral and stone articles (other)?
The HS code for mineral and stone articles (other) is subheading 6815.99. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6815 page.
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