🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of printed books: 2024 trade data
Imports of printed books by the United Arab Emirates reached $124.2 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of printed books by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $146.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2022 | $133.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $119.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $110.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $130.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $109.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $89.9M | 7.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports printed books from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (44%), United States (22%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $54.6M | 44% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $27.6M | 22% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $12.8M | 10% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $4.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $3.8M | 3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.0M | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 1.3% |
Types of printed books under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 82% |
| 4901.10 | Printed matter: in single sheets, whether or not folded | 15% |
| 4901.91 | Printed matter: dictionaries, encyclopaedias and serial instalments thereof | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price of printed books
The average declared value was about $12.79 per kg, 36% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports printed books
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported printed books worth $81.4 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (16%), United Kingdom (14%), Malawi (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $13.4M | 16% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $11.0M | 14% |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | $8.3M | 10% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $8.2M | 10% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $4.6M | 5.7% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $4.2M | 5.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.5M | 3% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $2.2M | 2.7% |
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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Printed books trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of printed books imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported printed books worth $124.2 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import printed books from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United Kingdom (44%), United States (22%), India (10%).
What is the average import price of printed books in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $12.79 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.39 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export printed books?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported printed books worth $81.4 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Malawi.
What is the HS code for printed books?
Printed books falls under HS heading 4901 (Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading printed books with the United Arab Emirates?
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