Glycols (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glycols (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.0 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 134% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.5 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 | $12.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports glycols (other types) from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), China (38%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+705% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 45% |
| China | $4.5M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $601K | 5% |
| Japan | $430K | 3.6% |
| France | $242K | 2% |
| Germany | $238K | 2% |
| South Korea | $122K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 1% |
| Sweden | $81K | 0.7% |
| United States | $75K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glycols (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of glycols (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 62% |
| Egypt | $785K | 33% |
| Brazil | $73K | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $31K | 1.3% |
| Togo | $7K | 0.3% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates glycols (other types) imports (HS 2905.39): 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 2905.39: Alcohols: acyclic, diols, other than ethylene glycol (ethandiol) or propylene glycol (propane-1,2-diol).
Common questions
What is the value of glycols (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported glycols (other types) worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycols (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (38%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycols (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glycols (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export glycols (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Egypt and Brazil. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycols (other types)?
The HS code for glycols (other types) is subheading 2905.39. 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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