Concrete additives imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of concrete additives by the United Arab Emirates reached $42.7 million in 2024 (27.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $95.3 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 | $42.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $95.3M | 71.7K t |
| 2022 | $85.7M | 129.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.4M | 42.5K t |
| 2020 | $40.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2019 | $62.0M | 46.2K t |
| 2018 | $63.8M | 61.0K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 43.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports concrete additives from
Most of the value came from United States (31%), China (20%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+722% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.2M | 31% |
| China | $8.5M | 20% |
| India | $6.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 7.7% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $994K | 2.3% |
| France | $994K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $960K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $888K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $842K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.93. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete additives exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported concrete additives worth $35.0 million (35.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (40%), Egypt (13%), Nigeria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported concrete additives worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by China (20%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 722% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $95.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export concrete additives?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $35.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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