Tempered safety glass (general) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported tempered safety glass (general) worth $34.5 million (25.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 113% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $34.5M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tempered safety glass (general) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.0M | 78% |
| India | $5.6M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $415K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $293K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $244K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $196K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $163K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $120K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $98K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $69K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tempered safety glass (general) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.5 million of tempered safety glass (general) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (23%), Seychelles (21%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $811K | 23% |
| Seychelles | $720K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $574K | 17% |
| Malawi | $250K | 7.2% |
| Hungary | $171K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $164K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $123K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $99K | 2.8% |
| Maldives | $92K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $88K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tempered safety glass (general) imports (HS 7007.19): 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 7007.19: Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels).
Common questions
What is the value of tempered safety glass (general) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tempered safety glass (general) worth $34.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply tempered safety glass (general) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by India (16%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of tempered safety glass (general) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tempered safety glass (general) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $34.5 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tempered safety glass (general)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Seychelles and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tempered safety glass (general)?
The HS code for tempered safety glass (general) is subheading 7007.19. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7007 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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