Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $93.1 million of pure aluminium sheet rectangular in 2024 (32.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $174.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93.1M | 32.2K t |
| 2023 | $122.1M | 45.3K t |
| 2022 | $174.2M | 57.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.5M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $44.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $55.0M | 23.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.8M | 90% |
| India | $6.7M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $660K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $554K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $239K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $205K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $204K | 0.2% |
| United States | $163K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $147K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $110K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $23.4 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Morocco (26%), Kuwait (18%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $93.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($83.8 million), followed by India (7%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.0 million in 2017 to $93.1 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $174.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $69.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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