🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of paper labels: 2024 trade data
Imports of paper labels by the United Arab Emirates reached $19.3 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of paper labels by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper labels from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Italy (11%), India (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.9M | 25% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.1M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $962K | 5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $878K | 4.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $868K | 4.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $727K | 3.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $697K | 3.6% |
Types of paper labels under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printed | 70% |
| 4821.90 | Paper and paperboard: labels of all kinds, unprinted | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price of paper labels
The average declared value was about $5.94 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports paper labels
The United Arab Emirates exported $16.2 million of paper labels in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), Egypt (14%), Kuwait (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+706% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 19% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2.3M | 14% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.1M | 7.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $860K | 5.3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $644K | 4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $634K | 3.9% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $475K | 2.9% |
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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Paper labels trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper labels worth $19.3 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import paper labels from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (25%), Italy (11%), India (10%).
What is the average import price of paper labels in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $5.94 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.14 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export paper labels?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported paper labels worth $16.2 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
Paper labels falls under HS heading 4821 (Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading paper labels with the United Arab Emirates?
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