Wooden crates and boxes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.0 million of wooden crates and boxes in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $6.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wooden crates and boxes from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (31%), China (11%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 31% |
| China | $674K | 11% |
| United States | $540K | 9.1% |
| Bahrain | $438K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $413K | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $359K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $250K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $212K | 3.6% |
| New Zealand | $178K | 3% |
| India | $171K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.85. 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.
Wooden crates and boxes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of wooden crates and boxes by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $709K | 54% |
| Qatar | $277K | 21% |
| Australia | $116K | 8.9% |
| France | $46K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $31K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $27K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $23K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.9% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 4415.10: Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and boxes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wooden crates and boxes worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and boxes to the United Arab Emirates?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and boxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden crates and boxes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wooden crates and boxes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and boxes?
The HS code for wooden crates and boxes is subheading 4415.10. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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