Stone chips (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of stone chips (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.1 million in 2024 (476.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 134 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 121% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 476.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 365.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 180.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 152.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 104.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 64.7K t |
| 2018 | $717K | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $31K | 140 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.03, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stone chips (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported stone chips (other) worth $694 thousand (6.1 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $506K | 73% |
| Brazil | $34K | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $33K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $27K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 2.7% |
| France | $16K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $16K | 2.3% |
| India | $15K | 2.2% |
| China | $12K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stone chips (other) exports (HS 2517.49): 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 2517.49: Stones: of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated.
Common questions
What is the value of stone chips (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported stone chips (other) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 476.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 134 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy stone chips (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
The Maldives was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Pakistan (0%) and Bahrain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average export price of stone chips (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of stone chips (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import stone chips (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $694 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Brazil and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stone chips (other)?
The HS code for stone chips (other) is subheading 2517.49. 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 2517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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