Pure aluminium tubes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure aluminium tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.8 million in 2024 (529 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 68% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.1 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 | $2.8M | 529 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 721 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 747 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pure aluminium tubes from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (36%), China (14%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $993K | 36% |
| China | $399K | 14% |
| Italy | $397K | 14% |
| Norway | $328K | 12% |
| India | $183K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $138K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 4.4% |
| United States | $101K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $59K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium tubes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of pure aluminium tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $303 thousand in 2024 (68 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $241K | 80% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 3.2% |
| Mauritius | $9K | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | $8K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.2% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 1.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pure aluminium tubes imports (HS 7608.10): 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 7608.10: Aluminium: tubes and pipes, not alloyed.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pure aluminium tubes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium tubes to the United Arab Emirates?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($993 thousand), followed by China (14%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium tubes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pure aluminium tubes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $303 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium tubes?
The HS code for pure aluminium tubes is subheading 7608.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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