🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of name plates: 2024 trade data
Imports of name plates by the United Arab Emirates reached $20.1 million in 2024 (939 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of name plates by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.1M | 939 t |
| 2023 | $48.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 663 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 288 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports name plates from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $12.1M | 60% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.1M | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $839K | 4.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $665K | 3.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $492K | 2.5% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $288K | 1.4% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $260K | 1.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $185K | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $169K | 0.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $151K | 0.8% |
Average import price of name plates
The average declared value was about $21.41 per kg, close to the world average of $18.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports name plates
Exports of name plates by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.5 million in 2024 (330 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7.8M | 82% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $290K | 3% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $214K | 2.3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $200K | 2.1% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $182K | 1.9% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $159K | 1.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $89K | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $86K | 0.9% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $73K | 0.8% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $72K | 0.8% |
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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Name plates trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of name plates imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported name plates worth $20.1 million in 2024 (939 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import name plates from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (60%), Germany (20%), United States (4%).
What is the average import price of name plates in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $21.41 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $18.29 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export name plates?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported name plates worth $9.5 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain.
What is the HS code for name plates?
Name plates falls under HS heading 8310 (Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excludin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading name plates with the United Arab Emirates?
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