Ether-alcohols (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $31.5 million (20.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $53.2 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 | $31.5M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.4M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $53.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 26.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.5M | 33.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 9.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ether-alcohols (other) from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (26%), South Korea (20%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 26% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 21% |
| United States | $4.5M | 14% |
| China | $3.7M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 9.7% |
| India | $2.1M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $547K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $476K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $284K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ether-alcohols (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported ether-alcohols (other) worth $2.7 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (28%), Netherlands (15%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $756K | 28% |
| Netherlands | $398K | 15% |
| India | $302K | 11% |
| Egypt | $230K | 8.6% |
| Argentina | $155K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 5.5% |
| Denmark | $142K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $90K | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $87K | 3.2% |
| Angola | $58K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ether-alcohols (other) imports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-alcohols (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether-alcohols (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2021 at $53.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export ether-alcohols (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the Netherlands and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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