🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of fragrance compound: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $924.8 million of fragrance compound in 2024 (28.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of fragrance compound by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $924.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2023 | $647.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $548.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $404.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $329.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $342.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $294.9M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $300.5M | 10.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports fragrance compound from
The largest suppliers were France (27%), Switzerland (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $251.1M | 27% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $109.5M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $87.5M | 9.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $86.1M | 9.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $70.3M | 7.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $70.2M | 7.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $65.9M | 7.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $62.6M | 6.8% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $24.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $17.7M | 1.9% |
Types of fragrance compound under HS 3302
| 3302.90 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries | 80% |
| 3302.10 | Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3302.
Average import price of fragrance compound
The average declared value was about $32.55 per kg, 53% above the world average of $21.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports fragrance compound
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported fragrance compound worth $59.5 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (46%), India (20%), Pakistan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $27.2M | 46% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $11.6M | 20% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $4.4M | 7.4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.2M | 2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $890K | 1.5% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $773K | 1.3% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $706K | 1.2% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $633K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3302: Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of a kind used as raw materials in industry; other preparations based on odoriferous substances, of a kind used for beverage manufacture.
Fragrance compound trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of fragrance compound imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported fragrance compound worth $924.8 million in 2024 (28.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import fragrance compound from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (27%), Switzerland (12%), Netherlands (9%).
What is the average import price of fragrance compound in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $32.55 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.21 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export fragrance compound?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported fragrance compound worth $59.5 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for fragrance compound?
Fragrance compound falls under HS heading 3302 (Odoriferous substances and mixtures (including alcoholic solutions) with a basis of one or more of these substances, of). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading fragrance compound with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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