🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of processed glass sheets: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $11.9 million of processed glass sheets in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more 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 processed glass sheets by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 10.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports processed glass sheets from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.6M | 81% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $754K | 6.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $300K | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $296K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $258K | 2.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $243K | 2.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $184K | 1.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $95K | 0.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $71K | 0.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $35K | 0.3% |
Average import price of processed glass sheets
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 84% below the world average of $5.00, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports processed glass sheets
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported processed glass sheets worth $832 thousand (320 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $605K | 73% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $64K | 7.7% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $64K | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $43K | 5.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $35K | 4.2% |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | $11K | 1.3% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $3K | 0.4% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $3K | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2K | 0.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7006: Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materials.
Processed glass sheets trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of processed glass sheets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported processed glass sheets worth $11.9 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import processed glass sheets from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (81%), Canada (6%), United Kingdom (3%).
What is the average import price of processed glass sheets in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.00 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export processed glass sheets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported processed glass sheets worth $832 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United States, Maldives.
What is the HS code for processed glass sheets?
Processed glass sheets falls under HS heading 7006 (Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading processed glass sheets with the United Arab Emirates?
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