Alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $28.8 million of alkaloid medicines (packaged) in 2024 (413 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 63% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $77.3 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 | $28.8M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $77.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 603 t |
| 2021 | $34.6M | 571 t |
| 2020 | $38.2M | 487 t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 278 t |
| 2017 | $36.3M | 583 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alkaloid medicines (packaged) from
Ireland alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+763% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $14.8M | 51% |
| United States | $3.8M | 13% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 7.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $802K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $487K | 1.7% |
| India | $462K | 1.6% |
| Latvia | $365K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.80 per kg, 23% below the world average of $90.44, 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.
Alkaloid medicines (packaged) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.9 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $5.2M | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $392K | 6.6% |
| Mozambique | $203K | 3.4% |
| United States | $56K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $36K | 0.6% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.49): 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 3004.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicines (packaged) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 413 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid medicines (packaged) to the United Arab Emirates?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.80 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $90.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.3 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $77.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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