Acetone imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.7 million of acetone in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.0 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 | $13.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports acetone from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (32%), India (28%), South Africa (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 32% |
| India | $3.8M | 28% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 25% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $946K | 6.9% |
| China | $221K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $32K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates acetone imports (HS 2914.11): 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 2914.11: Ketones: acyclic, without other oxygen function, acetone.
Common questions
What is the value of acetone imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported acetone worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetone to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by India (28%) and South Africa (24%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acetone to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 518%. The peak was 2023 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetone?
The HS code for acetone is subheading 2914.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2914 page.
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