Trade catalogues and advertising materials imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $14.1 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.8 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 | $14.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 942 t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports trade catalogues and advertising materials from
Most of the value came from China (22%), Egypt (17%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 22% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 17% |
| France | $1.4M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $771K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $751K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $503K | 3.6% |
| United States | $486K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $466K | 3.3% |
| India | $392K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.70 per kg, 100% above the world average of $3.85. 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.
Trade catalogues and advertising materials exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $9.6 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 51% |
| Kuwait | $1.9M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 13% |
| Bahrain | $220K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $182K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $139K | 1.5% |
| France | $114K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $96K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $71K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $62K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates trade catalogues and advertising materials imports (HS 4911.10): 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 4911.10: Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of trade catalogues and advertising materials imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply trade catalogues and advertising materials to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of trade catalogues and advertising materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.70 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trade catalogues and advertising materials to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export trade catalogues and advertising materials?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials?
The HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials is subheading 4911.10. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 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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