Prefabricated wooden building exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $54.4 million of prefabricated wooden building in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 121 countries for exports of this product. That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $150.8 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 | $54.4M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $150.8M | 49.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 6.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports prefabricated wooden building to
Saudi Arabia alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $53.6M | 99% |
| Tanzania | $220K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $205K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $193K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $104K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $31K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $27K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $26K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $4K | 0% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.78, 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.
Prefabricated wooden building imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.9 million of prefabricated wooden building in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (38%), Poland (24%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 38% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 24% |
| Italy | $637K | 11% |
| China | $342K | 5.8% |
| Finland | $284K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $255K | 4.3% |
| Estonia | $180K | 3% |
| Austria | $163K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $149K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $64K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates prefabricated wooden building exports (HS 9406.10): 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 9406.10: Buildings: prefabricated, of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated wooden building exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported prefabricated wooden building worth $54.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 121 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy prefabricated wooden building from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($53.6 million), followed by Tanzania (0%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average export price of prefabricated wooden building per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prefabricated wooden building from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $54.4 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. The peak was 2023 at $150.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import prefabricated wooden building?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Poland and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated wooden building?
The HS code for prefabricated wooden building is subheading 9406.10. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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