Synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) worth $5.0 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. That is 3003% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 176% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.9 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 | $5.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $161K | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $29K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 3 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 96% |
| Bahrain | $222K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (25%), Turkey (17%), Slovenia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $260K | 25% |
| Turkey | $183K | 18% |
| Slovenia | $124K | 12% |
| Italy | $110K | 11% |
| United States | $103K | 9.8% |
| Brazil | $92K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $79K | 7.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) imports (HS 2826.30): 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 2826.30: Sodium hexafluoroaluminate (synthetic cryolite).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 96 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports.
Which countries supply synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Bahrain (4%) and Poland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Slovenia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate)?
The HS code for synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) is subheading 2826.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2826 page.
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