Fatty acid derivatives (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $14.6 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.5 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 | $14.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $40.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fatty acid derivatives (other) from
Most of the value came from China (33%), India (16%), Malaysia (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 33% |
| India | $2.3M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $603K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $244K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $164K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $101K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid derivatives (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $887 thousand (247 tonnes). Brazil alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $468K | 53% |
| Kenya | $154K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $93K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $89K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $16K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $15K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fatty acid derivatives (other) imports (HS 2915.90): 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 2915.90: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2915.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid derivatives (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fatty acid derivatives (other) worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid derivatives (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (16%) and Malaysia (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid derivatives (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acid derivatives (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $40.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export fatty acid derivatives (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $887 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid derivatives (other)?
The HS code for fatty acid derivatives (other) is subheading 2915.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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