Butylglycol ethers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $33.1 million of butylglycol ethers in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $54.9 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 | $33.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 27.7K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 29.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.7M | 36.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.7M | 35.4K t |
| 2018 | $44.7M | 35.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 8.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports butylglycol ethers from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.6M | 71% |
| United States | $2.7M | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| India | $702K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $659K | 2% |
| China | $197K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $128K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $77K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butylglycol ethers exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported butylglycol ethers worth $872 thousand (599 tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (21%), United States (20%), Pakistan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $180K | 21% |
| United States | $179K | 21% |
| Pakistan | $102K | 12% |
| Nigeria | $98K | 11% |
| South Africa | $94K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $78K | 8.9% |
| India | $51K | 5.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $25K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 2.6% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates butylglycol ethers imports (HS 2909.43): 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 2909.43: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol.
Common questions
What is the value of butylglycol ethers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported butylglycol ethers worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 157 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply butylglycol ethers to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of butylglycol ethers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butylglycol ethers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. The peak was 2021 at $54.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export butylglycol ethers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $872 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, the United States and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butylglycol ethers?
The HS code for butylglycol ethers is subheading 2909.43. 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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