Adipic acid imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of adipic acid by the United Arab Emirates reached $24.4 million in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 286% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $24.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports adipic acid from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.1M | 99% |
| India | $107K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 adipic acid imports (HS 2917.12): 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 2917.12: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: adipic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of adipic acid imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported adipic acid worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 115 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 286% on 2023.
Which countries supply adipic acid to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by India (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 968% on the year.
What is the average import price of adipic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of adipic acid to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024, an increase of 557%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for adipic acid?
The HS code for adipic acid is subheading 2917.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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