Tungsten scrap imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.1 million of tungsten scrap in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 64 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 68420% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $13.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $19K | 69 t |
| 2022 | $59K | 76 t |
| 2021 | $62K | 308 t |
| 2020 | $17K | 40 t |
| 2019 | $36K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $582K | 34 t |
| 2017 | $108K | 4 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tungsten scrap from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.9M | 98% |
| Belgium | $155K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.70 per kg, close to the world average of $12.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tungsten scrap exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million of tungsten scrap in 2024 (108 tonnes). Germany alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 66% |
| Singapore | $393K | 18% |
| Taiwan | $135K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $114K | 5.2% |
| United States | $109K | 4.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tungsten scrap imports (HS 8101.97): 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 8101.97: Tungsten (wolfram): waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of tungsten scrap imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tungsten scrap worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 64 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports.
Which countries supply tungsten scrap to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Belgium (1%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of tungsten scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tungsten scrap to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108 thousand in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tungsten scrap?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Singapore and Taiwan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tungsten scrap?
The HS code for tungsten scrap is subheading 8101.97. 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 8101 page.
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