Precious metal amalgams imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported precious metal amalgams worth $3.5 million (1 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.5M | 1 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $877K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 3 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 4 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports precious metal amalgams from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), South Korea (38%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 42% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 38% |
| India | $437K | 13% |
| Italy | $189K | 5.4% |
| Austria | $32K | 0.9% |
| China | $30K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,507.29 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3,778.27, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates precious metal amalgams imports (HS 2843.90): 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 2843.90: Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.: amalgams.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal amalgams imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported precious metal amalgams worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal amalgams to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Korea (38%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal amalgams per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,507.29 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3,778.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precious metal amalgams to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal amalgams?
The HS code for precious metal amalgams is subheading 2843.90. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2843 page.
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