Synthetic quartz imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic quartz by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.7 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 85 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 1338% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 129% a year on average.
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 | $5.7M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $396K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $562K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $13K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $3K | - |
| 2019 | $26K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $21K | - |
| 2017 | $17K | - |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports synthetic quartz from
Thailand alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $4.5M | 78% |
| United States | $1.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $569.69 per kg, 283% above the world average of $148.79. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates synthetic quartz imports (HS 7104.10): 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 7104.10: Stones: precious or semi-precious, synthetic or reconstructed, piezo-electric quartz, whether or not worked or graded (but not strung, mounted or set), temporarily strung for transport convenience.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic quartz imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported synthetic quartz worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 85 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports.
Which countries supply synthetic quartz to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic quartz per kg?
The average declared import value was about $569.69 per kg in 2024, 283% above the world average of $148.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic quartz to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $842 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic quartz?
The HS code for synthetic quartz is subheading 7104.10. 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 7104 page.
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