Pure aluminium ingots exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure aluminium ingots by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.31 billion in 2024 (916.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.31B | 916.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.01B | 803.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.21B | 760.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.81B | 720.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.59B | 808.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 509.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.44B | 610.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 783.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports pure aluminium ingots to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (28%), United States (13%), Japan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $644.0M | 28% |
| United States | $296.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $273.5M | 12% |
| Norway | $164.2M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $158.9M | 6.9% |
| China | $134.2M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $91.6M | 4% |
| Italy | $74.5M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $71.9M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43.3M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium ingots imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.4 million of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.4M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $685K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $636K | 12% |
| Zambia | $169K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $160K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $121K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $48K | 0.9% |
| Barbados | $32K | 0.6% |
| France | $31K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pure aluminium ingots exports (HS 7601.10): 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium ingots exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported pure aluminium ingots worth $2.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 916.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 128 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure aluminium ingots from the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($644.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pure aluminium ingots from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.56 billion in 2017 to $2.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.75 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import pure aluminium ingots?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.31 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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