Benzoyl derivatives imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of benzoyl derivatives by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.2 million in 2024 (765 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $2.2M | 765 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 511 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 155 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 393 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $316K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $361K | 118 t |
| 2017 | $235K | 41 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports benzoyl derivatives from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 55% |
| Italy | $639K | 29% |
| United States | $108K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 4.6% |
| India | $54K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $27K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.69, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates benzoyl derivatives imports (HS 2916.32): 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 2916.32: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of benzoyl derivatives imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported benzoyl derivatives worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 765 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzoyl derivatives to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (29%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzoyl derivatives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of benzoyl derivatives to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $235 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 828%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzoyl derivatives?
The HS code for benzoyl derivatives is subheading 2916.32. 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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