Glycerol (HS 2905.45) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $19.5 million (31.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.8 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 | $19.5M | 31.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 38.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 34.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 25.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glycerol (hs 2905.45) from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (47%), Indonesia (26%), Pakistan (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $9.2M | 47% |
| Indonesia | $5.0M | 26% |
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 12% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 9% |
| Thailand | $368K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $282K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $189K | 1% |
| India | $128K | 0.7% |
| China | $82K | 0.4% |
| France | $77K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycerol (HS 2905.45) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $1.1 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (36%), Tanzania (34%), Senegal (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $397K | 36% |
| Tanzania | $374K | 34% |
| Senegal | $179K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $34K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $24K | 2.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.3% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
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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 2905.45: Alcohols: polyhydric, glycerol.
Common questions
What is the value of glycerol (hs 2905.45) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glycerol (hs 2905.45) worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycerol (hs 2905.45) to the United Arab Emirates?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Indonesia (26%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycerol (hs 2905.45) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycerol (hs 2905.45) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Tanzania and Senegal. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45)?
The HS code for glycerol (hs 2905.45) is subheading 2905.45. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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