Denatured alcohol imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $53.7 million of denatured alcohol in 2024 (81.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $110.4 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 | $53.7M | 81.5K t |
| 2023 | $86.2M | 97.3K t |
| 2022 | $87.6M | 96.5K t |
| 2021 | $62.7M | 61.2K t |
| 2020 | $63.5M | 75.3K t |
| 2019 | $110.4M | 217.8K t |
| 2018 | $67.9M | 81.8K t |
| 2017 | $65.0M | 150.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports denatured alcohol from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $30.5M | 57% |
| Pakistan | $8.3M | 16% |
| United States | $7.7M | 14% |
| France | $4.9M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $855K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $449K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $431K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $353K | 0.7% |
| India | $107K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.02, 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.
Denatured alcohol exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported denatured alcohol worth $361 thousand (329 tonnes). Senegal alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $275K | 76% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 10% |
| South Korea | $32K | 9% |
| India | $10K | 2.7% |
| Angola | $4K | 1.1% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates denatured alcohol imports (HS 2207.20): 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 2207.20: Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of denatured alcohol imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported denatured alcohol worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply denatured alcohol to the United Arab Emirates?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of denatured alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of denatured alcohol to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.0 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $110.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export denatured alcohol?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $361 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for denatured alcohol?
The HS code for denatured alcohol is subheading 2207.20. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
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