HFC/PFC refrigerant blends imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $32.6 million of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $32.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hfc/pfc refrigerant blends from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.3M | 68% |
| United States | $5.4M | 17% |
| India | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $754K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $546K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $477K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $432K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $308K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $252K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $120K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, 51% below the world average of $8.15, 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.
HFC/PFC refrigerant blends exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.1 million in 2024 (272 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (45%), Netherlands (24%), Israel (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $935K | 45% |
| Netherlands | $507K | 24% |
| Israel | $185K | 8.9% |
| United States | $147K | 7.1% |
| Seychelles | $123K | 5.9% |
| Switzerland | $88K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $32K | 1.5% |
| Georgia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imports (HS 3824.78): 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 3824.78: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
Common questions
What is the value of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hfc/pfc refrigerant blends worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by the United States (17%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $8.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2022 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Netherlands and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
The HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends is subheading 3824.78. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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