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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a rich variety of minerals, including metallic minerals such as copper, gold, silver, and zinc, as well as non-metallic minerals such as gypsum, limestone, and silica. The mining industry in the UAE is relatively small compared to other countries in the region, but it has been growing steadily in recent years, with the government actively promoting the sector's development. The UAE is also strategically located at the crossroads of major trade routes, which makes it a key player in the global mineral trade.
The top minerals mined in the UAE are limestone, gypsum, and silica. The country also has significant reserves of metallic minerals such as copper, gold, and silver.
The UAE's mineral exports are relatively small compared to other countries in the region, but they have been growing steadily in recent years. In 2020, the UAE exported approximately $1.5 billion worth of minerals, primarily to countries in Asia and the Middle East.
The primary destinations for UAE's mineral exports are India, Bangladesh, and Kuwait. These countries import UAE's minerals primarily for use in the construction industry and other industrial applications.
The UAE is one of the world's largest exporters of gypsum, with an estimated 11 million tons of gypsum exported annually. The majority of these exports are shipped to countries in Asia and the Middle East.
UAE's gypsum exports are primarily used in the construction industry for the production of plaster and drywall. Gypsum is also used in a wide range of industrial applications, including as a soil conditioner and in the production of cement.