Chemical contraceptives imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.3 million of chemical contraceptives in 2024 (54 tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.1 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 | $4.3M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 96 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 45 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 81 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 21 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports chemical contraceptives from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 77% |
| Hungary | $353K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $345K | 8% |
| India | $149K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $70K | 1.6% |
| China | $42K | 1% |
| Australia | $42K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.09 per kg, 48% below the world average of $155.10, 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.
Chemical contraceptives exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported chemical contraceptives worth $318 thousand (28 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $190K | 60% |
| Angola | $127K | 40% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates chemical contraceptives imports (HS 3006.60): 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 3006.60: Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical contraceptives imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported chemical contraceptives worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical contraceptives to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Hungary (8%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical contraceptives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.09 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $155.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical contraceptives to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export chemical contraceptives?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Angola and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptives?
The HS code for chemical contraceptives is subheading 3006.60. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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