🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of radioactive element: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.6 million of radioactive element in 2024 (16 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of radioactive element by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.6M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 33 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 43 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports radioactive element from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), Czech Republic (17%), Singapore (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.3M | 35% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.2M | 18% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $725K | 11% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $642K | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $327K | 4.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $309K | 4.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $260K | 3.9% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $230K | 3.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $134K | 2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $127K | 1.9% |
Types of radioactive element under HS 2844
| 2844.40 | Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures… | 96% |
| 2844.30 | Uranium: depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 4% |
| 2844.20 | Uranium: enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2844.
Average import price of radioactive element
The average declared value was about $401.76 per kg, 42% above the world average of $282.19. 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 radioactive element
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported radioactive element worth $1.2 million (8 tonnes). Egypt alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $973K | 84% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $63K | 5.4% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $38K | 3.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $29K | 2.5% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $21K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $12K | 1% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $11K | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7K | 0.6% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $6K | 0.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
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 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Radioactive element trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of radioactive element imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported radioactive element worth $6.6 million in 2024 (16 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import radioactive element from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (35%), Czech Republic (17%), Singapore (11%).
What is the average import price of radioactive element in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $401.76 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $282.19 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export radioactive element?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported radioactive element worth $1.2 million in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Israel, Cyprus.
What is the HS code for radioactive element?
Radioactive element falls under HS heading 2844 (Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading radioactive element with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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