Non-metal costume jewelry imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported non-metal costume jewelry worth $25.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.9 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 | $25.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 710 t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $36.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $29.4M | 703 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports non-metal costume jewelry from
The largest suppliers were France (31%), China (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.8M | 31% |
| China | $4.7M | 18% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 17% |
| India | $3.2M | 13% |
| United States | $890K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $644K | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $628K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $385K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $377K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $340K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.57 per kg, close to the world average of $24.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-metal costume jewelry exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million of non-metal costume jewelry in 2024 (106 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (25%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Italy (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $629K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $461K | 19% |
| Italy | $234K | 9.5% |
| South Korea | $209K | 8.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $170K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 6.1% |
| Qatar | $56K | 2.3% |
| France | $52K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 2.1% |
| Seychelles | $45K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates non-metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.90): 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 7117.90: Jewellery: imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of non-metal costume jewelry imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported non-metal costume jewelry worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-metal costume jewelry to the United Arab Emirates?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $24.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-metal costume jewelry to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.4 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export non-metal costume jewelry?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for non-metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.90. 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 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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