Alkylphenols imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkylphenols by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $823K | 488 t |
| 2017 | $94K | 63 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alkylphenols from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 91% |
| China | $279K | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $54K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
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 alkylphenols imports (HS 2907.13): 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 2907.13: Monophenols: octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of alkylphenols imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alkylphenols worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 108 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkylphenols to the United Arab Emirates?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (7%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkylphenols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkylphenols to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkylphenols?
The HS code for alkylphenols is subheading 2907.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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