Disperse dyes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $9.3 million of disperse dyes in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 656 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 286 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 365 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 360 t |
| 2017 | $909K | 175 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports disperse dyes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 64% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 15% |
| India | $1.4M | 15% |
| United States | $299K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $181K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $13K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.07, 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.
Disperse dyes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of disperse dyes by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.0 million in 2024 (349 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $545K | 54% |
| Pakistan | $308K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $42K | 4.1% |
| Mauritania | $34K | 3.3% |
| Cyprus | $26K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates disperse dyes imports (HS 3204.11): 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 3204.11: Dyes: disperse dyes and preparations based thereon.
Common questions
What is the value of disperse dyes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported disperse dyes worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply disperse dyes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of disperse dyes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of disperse dyes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $909 thousand in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 925%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export disperse dyes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for disperse dyes?
The HS code for disperse dyes is subheading 3204.11. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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