🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of black liquor: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.6 million of black liquor in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of black liquor by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 16.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports black liquor from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), South Africa (28%), Germany (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $827K | 32% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $717K | 28% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $559K | 22% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $269K | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $112K | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $41K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.6% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $4K | 0.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price of black liquor
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.50. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports black liquor
Exports of black liquor by the United Arab Emirates reached $308 thousand in 2024 (524 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (24%), Bahrain (23%), Egypt (17%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $75K | 24% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $71K | 23% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $51K | 17% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $45K | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $27K | 8.8% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $15K | 5% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $13K | 4.3% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $9K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3804: Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading no. 3803.
Black liquor trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of black liquor imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported black liquor worth $2.6 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import black liquor from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (32%), South Africa (28%), Germany (22%).
What is the average import price of black liquor in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.50 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export black liquor?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported black liquor worth $308 thousand in 2024, mainly to Israel, Bahrain, Egypt.
What is the HS code for black liquor?
Black liquor falls under HS heading 3804 (Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading black liquor with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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