Citric acid salts and esters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of citric acid salts and esters by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.6 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 814 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 576 t |
| 2020 | $994K | 611 t |
| 2019 | $957K | 610 t |
| 2018 | $690K | 433 t |
| 2017 | $833K | 428 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports citric acid salts and esters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 83% |
| India | $142K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $113K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $77K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $43K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 54% below the world average of $1.79, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates citric acid salts and esters imports (HS 2918.15): 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 2918.15: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid salts and esters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported citric acid salts and esters worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid salts and esters to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid salts and esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $1.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citric acid salts and esters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $833 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid salts and esters?
The HS code for citric acid salts and esters is subheading 2918.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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