Benzoic acid imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported benzoic acid worth $4.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports benzoic acid from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), China (32%), Norway (4%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 45% |
| China | $1.3M | 32% |
| Norway | $159K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $149K | 3.7% |
| United States | $136K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $115K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $86K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 2% |
| France | $44K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $42K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates benzoic acid imports (HS 2916.31): 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 2916.31: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of benzoic acid imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported benzoic acid worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzoic acid to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (32%) and Norway (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzoic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of benzoic acid to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzoic acid?
The HS code for benzoic acid is subheading 2916.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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