🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of halogen gas: 2024 trade data
Imports of halogen gas by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $21.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of halogen gas by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $581K | 788 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports halogen gas from
Most of the value came from Japan (39%), India (24%), Belgium (23%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.3M | 39% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $768K | 24% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $749K | 23% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $233K | 7.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $155K | 4.8% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $26K | 0.8% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $15K | 0.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4K | 0.1% |
Types of halogen gas under HS 2801
| 2801.20 | Iodine | 81% |
| 2801.10 | Chlorine | 15% |
| 2801.30 | Fluorine: bromine | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2801.
Average import price of halogen gas
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 39% below the world average of $4.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2801: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.
Halogen gas trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of halogen gas imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported halogen gas worth $3.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import halogen gas from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (39%), India (24%), Belgium (23%).
What is the average import price of halogen gas in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.35 per kg.
What is the HS code for halogen gas?
Halogen gas falls under HS heading 2801 (Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading halogen gas with the United Arab Emirates?
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