Rare gases excluding argon exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $15.0 million of rare gases excluding argon in 2024 (306 tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $51.1 million.
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 | $15.0M | 306 t |
| 2023 | $50.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $37.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $36.6M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports rare gases excluding argon to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (23%), Spain (15%), Qatar (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 24% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 15% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $950K | 6.3% |
| France | $914K | 6.1% |
| India | $873K | 5.8% |
| Australia | $516K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $430K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $430K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.96 per kg, 30% below the world average of $70.01, 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.
Rare gases excluding argon imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.2 million of rare gases excluding argon in 2024 (218 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 54% |
| United States | $1.1M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $478K | 6.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $328K | 4.6% |
| Angola | $269K | 3.7% |
| India | $269K | 3.7% |
| China | $190K | 2.6% |
| France | $144K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $81K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rare gases excluding argon exports (HS 2804.29): 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 2804.29: Gases, rare: other than argon.
Common questions
What is the value of rare gases excluding argon exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported rare gases excluding argon worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 116 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy rare gases excluding argon from the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Spain (15%) and Qatar (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of rare gases excluding argon per kg?
The average declared export value was about $48.96 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $70.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rare gases excluding argon from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.6 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2020 at $51.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import rare gases excluding argon?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, the United States and Taiwan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rare gases excluding argon?
The HS code for rare gases excluding argon is subheading 2804.29. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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