🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of wooden crates and pallets: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $9.3 million of wooden crates and pallets in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of wooden crates and pallets by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 10.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wooden crates and pallets from
The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (20%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $1.9M | 20% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $799K | 8.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $730K | 7.9% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $546K | 5.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $543K | 5.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $467K | 5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $382K | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $295K | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $265K | 2.9% |
Types of wooden crates and pallets under HS 4415
| 4415.10 | Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums | 64% |
| 4415.20 | Wood: pallets, box pallets and other load boards: pallet collars | 36% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average import price of wooden crates and pallets
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 143% above the world average of $0.67. 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports wooden crates and pallets
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.7 million of wooden crates and pallets in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (27%), Kuwait (25%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $729K | 27% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $677K | 25% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $389K | 15% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $277K | 10% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $116K | 4.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $91K | 3.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $67K | 2.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $38K | 1.4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $35K | 1.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $31K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Wooden crates and pallets trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wooden crates and pallets worth $9.3 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import wooden crates and pallets from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Hong Kong (20%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Germany (9%).
What is the average import price of wooden crates and pallets in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.67 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export wooden crates and pallets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported wooden crates and pallets worth $2.7 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Spain.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
Wooden crates and pallets falls under HS heading 4415 (Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other l). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading wooden crates and pallets with the United Arab Emirates?
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