Standard zinc ingots imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $17.2 million of standard zinc ingots in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $69.8 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 | $17.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $69.8M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $40.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 7.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports standard zinc ingots from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $15.4M | 90% |
| Australia | $855K | 5% |
| Turkey | $690K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $204K | 1.2% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Standard zinc ingots exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of standard zinc ingots by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.4 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Thailand alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.5M | 63% |
| India | $3.2M | 24% |
| South Africa | $814K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $606K | 4.5% |
| China | $128K | 1% |
| Morocco | $126K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $58K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $55K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates standard zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.12): 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 7901.12: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of standard zinc ingots imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported standard zinc ingots worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 107 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply standard zinc ingots to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Australia (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of standard zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of standard zinc ingots to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $69.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export standard zinc ingots?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, India and South Africa. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for standard zinc ingots?
The HS code for standard zinc ingots is subheading 7901.12. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 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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