Acetic acid imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.0 million of acetic acid in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.5 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 | $7.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports acetic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 54% |
| India | $1.5M | 22% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $243K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Colombia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic acid exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $409 thousand of acetic acid in 2024 (449 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (23%), Angola (17%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $92K | 23% |
| Angola | $70K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $58K | 14% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52K | 13% |
| Uganda | $48K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 9.7% |
| Argentina | $32K | 7.8% |
| France | $15K | 3.7% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates acetic acid imports (HS 2915.21): 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 2915.21: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported acetic acid worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetic acid to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (22%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acetic acid to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export acetic acid?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $409 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Angola and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid?
The HS code for acetic acid is subheading 2915.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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