Natural pearls (unstrung) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data and top supplier countries
Imports of natural pearls (unstrung) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024. It ranks 10th of 111 countries for imports of this product. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.0 million.
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 | $2.4M | - |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $906K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $344K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $612K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 0 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports natural pearls (unstrung) from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 73% |
| Hong Kong | $572K | 24% |
| France | $42K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $20K | 0.8% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Natural pearls (unstrung) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported natural pearls (unstrung) worth $1.6 million. Its share of world exports was 2%. Qatar alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.4M | 90% |
| United States | $118K | 7.3% |
| India | $35K | 2.2% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 7101.10: Pearls: natural, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for the convenience of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of natural pearls (unstrung) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported natural pearls (unstrung) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 10th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural pearls (unstrung) to the United Arab Emirates?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (24%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
How have imports of natural pearls (unstrung) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2017 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export natural pearls (unstrung)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United States and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $755 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for natural pearls (unstrung)?
The HS code for natural pearls (unstrung) is subheading 7101.10. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7101 page.
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