Porcelain household articles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of porcelain household articles by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.2 million in 2024 (507 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $4.2M | 507 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 866 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 632 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 794 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 587 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 699 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports porcelain household articles from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), France (23%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 36% |
| France | $976K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $416K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $311K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $303K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $201K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $115K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $69K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $34K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.23 per kg, 77% above the world average of $4.65. 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.
Porcelain household articles exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of porcelain household articles by the United Arab Emirates reached $749 thousand in 2024 (424 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (37%), United Kingdom (8%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $276K | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 7.6% |
| Tanzania | $51K | 6.8% |
| Kuwait | $43K | 5.8% |
| Malawi | $36K | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $29K | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $26K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $17K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates porcelain household articles imports (HS 6911.90): 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 6911.90: Household and toilet articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain household articles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported porcelain household articles worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 507 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain household articles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (23%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.23 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of porcelain household articles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export porcelain household articles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $749 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the United Kingdom and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain household articles?
The HS code for porcelain household articles is subheading 6911.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6911 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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