Office storage boxes and filing materials imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.0 million of office storage boxes and filing materials in 2024 (584 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.6 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 | $2.0M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 929 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 893 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 905 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 648 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports office storage boxes and filing materials from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Spain (25%), Poland (4%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $850K | 42% |
| Spain | $507K | 25% |
| Poland | $90K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 3.8% |
| France | $75K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $73K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 2.3% |
| United States | $44K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, close to the world average of $3.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Office storage boxes and filing materials exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of office storage boxes and filing materials by the United Arab Emirates reached $477 thousand in 2024 (243 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Poland (20%), Seychelles (13%), Zimbabwe (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $97K | 20% |
| Seychelles | $60K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $41K | 8.6% |
| Senegal | $36K | 7.6% |
| Uganda | $31K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $27K | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 4.7% |
| Maldives | $16K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates office storage boxes and filing materials imports (HS 4819.60): 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 4819.60: Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of office storage boxes and filing materials imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported office storage boxes and filing materials worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply office storage boxes and filing materials to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($850 thousand), followed by Spain (25%) and Poland (4%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of office storage boxes and filing materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of office storage boxes and filing materials to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export office storage boxes and filing materials?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $477 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, the Seychelles and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials?
The HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials is subheading 4819.60. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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