Anionic surfactant imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported anionic surfactant worth $50.0 million (30.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $50.0M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 13.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), India (24%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 34% |
| India | $11.9M | 24% |
| United States | $7.2M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2% |
| France | $857K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $779K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of anionic surfactant by the United Arab Emirates reached $29.1 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (25%), Tunisia (12%), Uzbekistan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.4M | 26% |
| Tunisia | $3.5M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.9M | 9.8% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 9.5% |
| Zambia | $2.3M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 7.2% |
| Angola | $886K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $685K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $647K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $574K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported anionic surfactant worth $50.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by India (24%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $50.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Tunisia and Uzbekistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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?
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