Unwrought tin exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unwrought tin by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.1 million in 2024 (813 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.2 million.
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 | $13.1M | 813 t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 904 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 796 t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 784 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports unwrought tin to
One buyer market dominates: Poland accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $11.6M | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $880K | 6.7% |
| Greece | $333K | 2.5% |
| China | $287K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.11 per kg, close to the world average of $16.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unwrought tin imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported unwrought tin worth $5.3 million (316 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (36%), United States (35%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 36% |
| United States | $1.9M | 35% |
| Japan | $763K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $246K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $159K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $126K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $104K | 2% |
| Italy | $53K | 1% |
| South Korea | $38K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates unwrought tin exports (HS 8001.20): 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 8001.20: Tin: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought tin exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported unwrought tin worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 813 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 80 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy unwrought tin from the United Arab Emirates?
Poland was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average export price of unwrought tin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $16.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unwrought tin from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import unwrought tin?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and Japan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought tin?
The HS code for unwrought tin is subheading 8001.20. It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8001 page.
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