2023
Exports
$488MWorld Rnk 13 / 198
Flag Rnk 51 / 1209
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Aluminium
-0.71Rnk 761 / 1025
2023
Imports
$37.1MWorld Rnk 38 / 152
Flag Rnk 538 / 1210
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of United Arab Emirates
0.15Rnk 54 / 132

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Exports In 2023, United Arab Emirates exported $488M in Scrap Aluminium, making it the 13th largest exporter of Scrap Aluminium in the world. At the same year, Scrap Aluminium was the 51st most exported product in United Arab Emirates. The main destination of Scrap Aluminium exports from United Arab Emirates are: India ($267M), South Korea ($89.3M), China ($26M), Germany ($17.4M), and Spain ($9.04M).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Aluminium of United Arab Emirates between 2022 and 2023 were South Korea ($35.2M), China ($10.6M), and Bangladesh ($5.79M).

Imports In 2023, United Arab Emirates imported $37.1M in Scrap Aluminium, becoming the 38th largest importer of Scrap Aluminium in the world. At the same year, Scrap Aluminium was the 538th most imported product in United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates imports Scrap Aluminium primarily from: Saudi Arabia ($8.85M), Kenya ($6.29M), China ($4.31M), United States ($3.22M), and New Zealand ($2.54M).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Aluminium for United Arab Emirates between 2022 and 2023 were Saudi Arabia ($3.32M), Kenya ($3.03M), and Israel ($809k).

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$488M
IMPORTS (2023)$37.1M
NET TRADE (2023)$451M

In 2023, United Arab Emirates exported $488M in Scrap Aluminium. The main destinations of United Arab Emirates exports on Scrap Aluminium were India ($267M), South Korea ($89.3M), China ($26M), Germany ($17.4M), and Spain ($9.04M).

In 2023, United Arab Emirates imported $37.1M in Scrap Aluminium, mainly from Saudi Arabia ($8.85M), Kenya ($6.29M), China ($4.31M), United States ($3.22M), and New Zealand ($2.54M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Aluminium EXPORT MARKETS FOR United Arab Emirates WERE (2022 - 2023):
South Korea$35.2M (65.1%)
China$10.6M (68.7%)
Bangladesh$5.79M (202%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Aluminium BY United Arab Emirates WERE (2022 - 2023):
India-$123M (-31.6%)
United Kingdom-$11.6M (-76.5%)
Spain-$8.3M (-47.9%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, United Arab Emirates's main exporting competitors in Scrap Aluminium were:
In 2023, United Arab Emirates's main importing competitors in Scrap Aluminium were:
India $3.57B
China $2.47B
Germany $1.68B

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Trade Value of Scrap Aluminium by Exporters

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $16.9M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALSaudi Arabia+ $3.14M

Scrap Aluminium’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $16.9M.   Scrap Aluminium’s highest import potential is Saudi Arabia with an import gap of $3.14M.

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