Antibiotic medicaments (bulk) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of antibiotic medicaments (bulk) by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.9 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 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 691 t |
| 2022 | $42.4M | 540 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 54 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $399K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $315K | 28 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports antibiotic medicaments (bulk) from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 96% |
| United Kingdom | $339K | 3.6% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.31 per kg, 63% below the world average of $19.63, 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 antibiotic medicaments (bulk) imports (HS 3003.20): 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 3003.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale).
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicaments (bulk) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported antibiotic medicaments (bulk) worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicaments (bulk) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicaments (bulk) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.31 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $19.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of antibiotic medicaments (bulk) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $315 thousand in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $53.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicaments (bulk)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicaments (bulk) is subheading 3003.20. 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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