Sealant and mastic exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sealant and mastic worth $34.4 million (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.9 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 | $34.4M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $48.4M | 55.2K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 55.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.1M | 58.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 49.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 42.6K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 17.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports sealant and mastic to
Saudi Arabia alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $17.6M | 51% |
| Kuwait | $7.2M | 21% |
| Maldives | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Kenya | $980K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $878K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $596K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $536K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $502K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $433K | 1.3% |
| India | $384K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 143% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Sealant and mastic imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported sealant and mastic worth $19.1 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (14%), Germany (13%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 12% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 12% |
| United States | $1.7M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Egypt | $553K | 2.9% |
| India | $328K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sealant and mastic exports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported sealant and mastic worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy sealant and mastic from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Kuwait (21%) and the Maldives (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average export price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 143% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sealant and mastic from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2022 at $49.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import sealant and mastic?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $19.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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