Calcium hypochlorite imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.1 million of calcium hypochlorite in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $5.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports calcium hypochlorite from
India alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.9M | 75% |
| China | $1.2M | 24% |
| South Africa | $43K | 0.8% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcium hypochlorite exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million of calcium hypochlorite in 2024 (211 tonnes). Malawi alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $955K | 94% |
| Zimbabwe | $39K | 3.8% |
| Seychelles | $13K | 1.3% |
| Gambia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates calcium hypochlorite imports (HS 2828.10): 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 2828.10: Hypochlorites: commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium hypochlorites.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium hypochlorite imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported calcium hypochlorite worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium hypochlorite to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (24%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of calcium hypochlorite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium hypochlorite to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export calcium hypochlorite?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zimbabwe and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium hypochlorite?
The HS code for calcium hypochlorite is subheading 2828.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2828 page.
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