Silver jewelry and components imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $111.0 million of silver jewelry and components in 2024 (84 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $880.1 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 | $111.0M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $265.0M | 342 t |
| 2022 | $111.6M | 234 t |
| 2021 | $65.8M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $58.5M | 78 t |
| 2019 | $94.8M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $247.9M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $880.1M | 74 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports silver jewelry and components from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), Germany (16%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $33.6M | 30% |
| Germany | $17.4M | 16% |
| South Africa | $9.9M | 8.9% |
| China | $8.0M | 7.2% |
| India | $7.2M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $5.8M | 5.2% |
| France | $5.7M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,329.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1,291.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silver jewelry and components exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of silver jewelry and components by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.7 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). Most of it went to Hong Kong (37%), Malaysia (15%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $5.1M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $804K | 5.9% |
| Mauritius | $783K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $689K | 5% |
| India | $669K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $395K | 2.9% |
| France | $347K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $303K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates silver jewelry and components imports (HS 7113.11): 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 7113.11: Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of silver jewelry and components imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported silver jewelry and components worth $111.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply silver jewelry and components to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($33.6 million), followed by Germany (16%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of silver jewelry and components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,329.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1,291.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silver jewelry and components to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $880.1 million in 2017 to $111.0 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2017 at $880.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $229.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export silver jewelry and components?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $97.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for silver jewelry and components?
The HS code for silver jewelry and components is subheading 7113.11. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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