Herbicide imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of herbicide by the United Arab Emirates reached $19.8 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 109% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $19.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 725 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 304 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 587 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports herbicide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 81% |
| India | $3.1M | 16% |
| Spain | $194K | 1% |
| Turkey | $103K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $72K | 0.4% |
| France | $66K | 0.3% |
| United States | $52K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.91, 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.
Herbicide exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of herbicide by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.0 million in 2024 (400 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $4.1M | 82% |
| Zambia | $284K | 5.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $224K | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $223K | 4.5% |
| Tanzania | $61K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 0.9% |
| Peru | $37K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $15K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates herbicide imports (HS 3808.93): 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 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of herbicide imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported herbicide worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries supply herbicide to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by India (16%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of herbicide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of herbicide to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 390%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export herbicide?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for herbicide?
The HS code for herbicide is subheading 3808.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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