🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of printed matter: 2024 trade data
Imports of printed matter by the United Arab Emirates reached $53.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 70% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $222.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of printed matter by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $180.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $120.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $222.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $74.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $85.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $67.7M | 4.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports printed matter from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (24%), China (15%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $12.6M | 24% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.1M | 15% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.1M | 7.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.9M | 7.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.8M | 5.3% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.5% |
Types of printed matter under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911 | 59% |
| 4911.10 | Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like | 26% |
| 4911.91 | Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10 | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price of printed matter
The average declared value was about $13.62 per kg, 85% above the world average of $7.38. 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 matter
The United Arab Emirates exported $22.9 million of printed matter in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (47%), Kuwait (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $10.7M | 47% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $2.2M | 9.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $654K | 2.9% |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $642K | 2.8% |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | $640K | 2.8% |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | $558K | 2.4% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $422K | 1.8% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $393K | 1.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $334K | 1.5% |
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Printed matter trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported printed matter worth $53.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import printed matter from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Kenya (24%), China (15%), France (8%).
What is the average import price of printed matter in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $13.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.38 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export printed matter?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported printed matter worth $22.9 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
Printed matter falls under HS heading 4911 (Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading printed matter with the United Arab Emirates?
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