Fluorescent brightening agents imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.1 million of fluorescent brightening agents in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 530 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fluorescent brightening agents from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 52% |
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| South Korea | $582K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $216K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $144K | 2.8% |
| United States | $35K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $33K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates fluorescent brightening agents imports (HS 3204.20): 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 3204.20: Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorescent brightening agents imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fluorescent brightening agents worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorescent brightening agents to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (27%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorescent brightening agents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fluorescent brightening agents to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorescent brightening agents?
The HS code for fluorescent brightening agents is subheading 3204.20. 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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