Worked stone (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worked stone (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.4 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.9 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 | $8.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 96.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 87.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 61.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 30.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 26.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 10.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports worked stone (other) from
Most of the value came from Brazil (22%), China (20%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.8M | 22% |
| China | $1.7M | 20% |
| India | $1.5M | 18% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $288K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $244K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $171K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 0.8% |
| France | $67K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
Worked stone (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of worked stone (other) in 2024 (702 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 77% |
| United States | $98K | 4.8% |
| Israel | $83K | 4.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $61K | 3% |
| Uganda | $61K | 3% |
| Australia | $53K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $25K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $21K | 1% |
| Germany | $21K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates worked stone (other) imports (HS 6802.99): 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 6802.99: Stone: natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of worked stone (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported worked stone (other) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked stone (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (20%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked stone (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worked stone (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export worked stone (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked stone (other)?
The HS code for worked stone (other) is subheading 6802.99. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
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