🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of safety glass: 2024 trade data
Imports of safety glass by the United Arab Emirates reached $70.8 million in 2024 (42.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of safety glass by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70.8M | 42.1K t |
| 2023 | $49.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $50.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $48.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $68.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $65.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $47.7M | 16.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports safety glass from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $46.9M | 66% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.1M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $493K | 0.7% |
Types of safety glass under HS 7007
| 7007.19 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 49% |
| 7007.21 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 25% |
| 7007.29 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 19% |
| 7007.11 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price of safety glass
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports safety glass
The United Arab Emirates exported $12.7 million of safety glass in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Thailand (11%), Canada (10%), Seychelles (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.4M | 11% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.3M | 10% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $785K | 6.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $605K | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $591K | 4.7% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $429K | 3.4% |
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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Safety glass trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported safety glass worth $70.8 million in 2024 (42.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import safety glass from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (66%), India (10%), Germany (4%).
What is the average import price of safety glass in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.91 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export safety glass?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported safety glass worth $12.7 million in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Canada, Seychelles.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
Safety glass falls under HS heading 7007 (Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading safety glass with the United Arab Emirates?
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