Alkaloid medicaments (bulk) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.6 million of alkaloid medicaments (bulk) in 2024 (151 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 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 | $3.6M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 349 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 197 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alkaloid medicaments (bulk) from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 97% |
| United States | $122K | 3.4% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.80 per kg, 65% below the world average of $67.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alkaloid medicaments (bulk) imports (HS 3003.49): 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 3003.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicaments (bulk) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alkaloid medicaments (bulk) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 123 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid medicaments (bulk) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United States (3%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of alkaloid medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.80 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $67.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaloid medicaments (bulk) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
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