Titanium scrap exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.5 million of titanium scrap in 2024 (407 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.5M | 407 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $705K | 129 t |
| 2021 | $485K | 115 t |
| 2020 | $299K | 97 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 285 t |
| 2018 | $426K | 125 t |
| 2017 | $459K | 172 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports titanium scrap to
The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), South Africa (25%), India (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $633K | 25% |
| South Africa | $621K | 25% |
| India | $499K | 20% |
| South Korea | $455K | 18% |
| Germany | $144K | 5.8% |
| Japan | $68K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $34K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.13 per kg, close to the world average of $6.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Titanium scrap imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $1.4 million of titanium scrap in 2024 (435 tonnes). Indonesia alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $859K | 61% |
| United States | $287K | 20% |
| Australia | $213K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 3.2% |
| France | $11K | 0.8% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates titanium scrap exports (HS 8108.30): 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 8108.30: Titanium: waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium scrap exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported titanium scrap worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 407 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 74 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy titanium scrap from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($633 thousand), followed by South Africa (25%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 822% on the year.
What is the average export price of titanium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of titanium scrap from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $458 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import titanium scrap?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, the United States and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium scrap?
The HS code for titanium scrap is subheading 8108.30. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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