Precious metal catalysts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal catalysts by the United Arab Emirates reached $120.1 million in 2024 (740 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1445% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
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 | $120.1M | 740 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 379 t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 219 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 75 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports precious metal catalysts from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $101.2M | 84% |
| United States | $18.0M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $423K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $267K | 0.2% |
| France | $165K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $34K | 0% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0% |
| Japan | $17K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $162.25 per kg, 41% above the world average of $115.03. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates precious metal catalysts imports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported precious metal catalysts worth $120.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 740 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply precious metal catalysts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($101.2 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 949% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $162.25 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $115.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of precious metal catalysts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $120.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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