Sandstone imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sandstone by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 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 | $2.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 69.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 521.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 97.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 463.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sandstone from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 86% |
| Spain | $249K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $52K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 141% above the world average of $0.22. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sandstone imports (HS 2516.20): 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 2516.20: Sandstone:. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of sandstone imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sandstone worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply sandstone to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of sandstone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 141% above the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sandstone to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sandstone?
The HS code for sandstone is subheading 2516.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2516 page.
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