The United Arab Emirates, through Emirates Global Aluminium, is one of the largest primary aluminium producers outside China, exporting metal worldwide. For European buyers it is a major Gulf source of the aluminium behind packaging, transport and construction.
The panel below pulls the latest official figures from Eurostat: how many tonnes of unwrought aluminium the EU imported from the UAE in the most recent reported month, the total value, the implied customs unit value in euros per tonne (a declared trade average, not the LME price), the year-on-year change, and the UAE's share of all the aluminium the EU imports from outside the bloc.
Why the tariff matters here
Because the UAE has no trade agreement with the EU, Emirati unwrought aluminium enters at the standard 3% (not alloyed) or 6% (alloys) most-favoured-nation duty — unlike tariff-free EEA metal from Norway or Iceland. Eligible 2026 imports also have CBAM exposure, with certificate purchasing from February 2027, though the UAE's gas-based smelting is less carbon-intensive than coal-based supply, which softens that exposure relative to some origins. The tariff and carbon cost together are a real difference between sources, which is why buyers watch origin as closely as price. Confirm the legal rate for a specific 10-digit code in the EU's official TARIC database. Commission timetable.
How this page is built
Every number here is computed live in your browser from Eurostat's COMEXT trade database (EU trade by CN product code), reused under the European Commission's free-reuse terms with attribution. "Extra-EU" means trade with countries outside the EU. Figures are indicative and are not spot, LME or contract prices. MatQuo is an analytical tool, not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the UAE a major aluminium supplier to the EU?
Yes — EGA makes it one of the larger non-EU origins. The live figures above show its latest tonnes, value and share.
What tariff applies to UAE aluminium?
The 3%/6% MFN duty, plus CBAM costs from 2026. Confirm in TARIC.
How fresh is the data?
Eurostat publishes monthly trade with roughly a two-month lag; this page always shows the latest available month.
See also: Aluminium overview · EU aluminium import tariff by country · EU aluminium import statistics.