Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $5.5 million (561 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.5M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 363 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 399 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 267 t |
| 2017 | $699K | 93 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aromatic carboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), China (29%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 44% |
| China | $1.6M | 29% |
| United States | $863K | 16% |
| Japan | $456K | 8.3% |
| France | $56K | 1% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.82 per kg, close to the world average of $12.07.
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 aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.39): 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 2916.39: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts and esters, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, phenylacetic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aromatic carboxylic acids (other) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (29%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.82 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $12.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic carboxylic acids (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $699 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 687%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for aromatic carboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.39. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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