Chlorodifluoromethane imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $43.8 million of chlorodifluoromethane in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 138 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $48.4M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $25.8M | 11.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports chlorodifluoromethane from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $25.2M | 58% |
| China | $17.7M | 40% |
| Singapore | $804K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $57K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chlorodifluoromethane exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $640 thousand of chlorodifluoromethane in 2024 (235 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates chlorodifluoromethane imports (HS 2903.71): 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 2903.71: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens: chlorodifluoromethane.
Common questions
What is the value of chlorodifluoromethane imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported chlorodifluoromethane worth $43.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 138 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply chlorodifluoromethane to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by China (40%) and Singapore (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of chlorodifluoromethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chlorodifluoromethane to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.8 million in 2017 to $43.8 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $48.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export chlorodifluoromethane?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $640 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Uganda and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chlorodifluoromethane?
The HS code for chlorodifluoromethane is subheading 2903.71. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
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