🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of precious metal ore: 2024 trade data
Imports of precious metal ore by the United Arab Emirates reached $36.0 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 254% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of precious metal ore by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $48.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $922K | 135 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $103K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 0 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports precious metal ore from
One supplier dominates: Colombia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $36.0M | 100% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $35K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $2K | 0% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $1K | 0% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Types of precious metal ore under HS 2616
| 2616.90 | Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver) | 100% |
| 2616.10 | Silver ores and concentrates | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2616.
Average import price of precious metal ore
The average declared value was about $16.80 per kg, 323% above the world average of $3.97. 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?
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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 2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates.
Precious metal ore trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of precious metal ore imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported precious metal ore worth $36.0 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import precious metal ore from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Colombia (100%), Hong Kong (0%), Cyprus (0%).
What is the average import price of precious metal ore in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $16.80 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.97 per kg.
What is the HS code for precious metal ore?
Precious metal ore falls under HS heading 2616 (Precious metal ores and concentrates). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading precious metal ore with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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