Ether-phenols imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.6 million of ether-phenols in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $638K | 100 t |
| 2021 | $495K | 143 t |
| 2020 | $556K | 175 t |
| 2019 | $483K | 81 t |
| 2018 | $796K | 150 t |
| 2017 | $641K | 184 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ether-phenols from
Most of the value came from India (43%), Saudi Arabia (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $587K | 22% |
| China | $453K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 8.4% |
| Indonesia | $169K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $53K | 2% |
| France | $11K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 88% below the world average of $11.70, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ether-phenols imports (HS 2909.50): 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 2909.50: Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-phenols imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ether-phenols worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-phenols to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-phenols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $11.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether-phenols to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $640 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether-phenols?
The HS code for ether-phenols is subheading 2909.50. 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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