Amphoteric surfactant imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $20.2 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $20.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 5.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports amphoteric surfactant from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.7M | 53% |
| China | $3.1M | 16% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Greece | $966K | 4.8% |
| United States | $951K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $713K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $615K | 3% |
| Germany | $534K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $504K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $298K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Amphoteric surfactant exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of amphoteric surfactant by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.3 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.7M | 65% |
| India | $746K | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $537K | 5.2% |
| Argentina | $528K | 5.1% |
| Angola | $315K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $279K | 2.7% |
| United States | $231K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $215K | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $211K | 2% |
| Malawi | $129K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported amphoteric surfactant worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by China (16%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 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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