Plaster products exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plaster products worth $4.8 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 15.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports plaster products to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 61% |
| Qatar | $642K | 13% |
| Israel | $551K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $330K | 6.9% |
| Angola | $215K | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0.3% |
| France | $15K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 86% above the world average of $0.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaster products imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported plaster products worth $2.5 million (638 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Netherlands alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 52% |
| China | $321K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $169K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $120K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $118K | 4.6% |
| France | $100K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $95K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $72K | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | $71K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plaster products exports (HS 6809.90): 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 6809.90: Plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster: n.e.c. in heading no. 6809.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster products exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported plaster products worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 143 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster products from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Qatar (13%) and Israel (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plaster products from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import plaster products?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, China and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster products?
The HS code for plaster products is subheading 6809.90. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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