Acrylonitrile imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.5 million of acrylonitrile in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.2 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 | $5.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 8.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports acrylonitrile from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.3M | 96% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 1.9% |
| China | $98K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates acrylonitrile imports (HS 2926.10): 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 2926.10: Nitrile-function compounds: acrylonitrile.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylonitrile imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported acrylonitrile worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 87 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylonitrile to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylonitrile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylonitrile to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2018 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $17.2 million. Over 7 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylonitrile?
The HS code for acrylonitrile is subheading 2926.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2926 page.
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