Aromatic ethers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.8 million of aromatic ethers in 2024 (708 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 292% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $68.1 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 | $6.8M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 132 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 154 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $68.1M | 109.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aromatic ethers from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 84% |
| India | $971K | 14% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.62 per kg, close to the world average of $9.23.
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 ethers imports (HS 2909.30): 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 2909.30: Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic ethers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aromatic ethers worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 292% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic ethers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (14%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 805% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic ethers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aromatic ethers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2017 at $68.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic ethers?
The HS code for aromatic ethers is subheading 2909.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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