Antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $101.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $164.8 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 | $101.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $104.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $85.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $115.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $139.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $152.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $164.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $77.0M | 927 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports antibiotic medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Belgium (23%), Italy (22%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $23.4M | 23% |
| Italy | $22.2M | 22% |
| India | $11.3M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $10.6M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 4% |
| Ireland | $3.2M | 3.2% |
| China | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.59 per kg, close to the world average of $60.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antibiotic medicines (packaged) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.1 million in 2024 (834 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $20.9M | 83% |
| Zambia | $2.6M | 10% |
| Angola | $712K | 2.8% |
| Ecuador | $249K | 1% |
| Uzbekistan | $241K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $114K | 0.5% |
| India | $85K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $75K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $75K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.20): 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 3004.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicines (packaged) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $101.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicines (packaged) to the United Arab Emirates?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by Italy (22%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.59 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $60.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.0 million in 2017 to $101.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $164.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Zambia and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $76.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.20. 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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