Higher fatty alcohols imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.0 million of higher fatty alcohols in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 854 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 615 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 625 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 627 t |
| 2017 | $898K | 614 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports higher fatty alcohols from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 62% |
| India | $808K | 27% |
| Philippines | $147K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $138K | 4.6% |
| United States | $10K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
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?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates higher fatty alcohols imports (HS 2905.17): 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 2905.17: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of higher fatty alcohols imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported higher fatty alcohols worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 147 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply higher fatty alcohols to the United Arab Emirates?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (27%) and the Philippines (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of higher fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of higher fatty alcohols to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $898 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for higher fatty alcohols?
The HS code for higher fatty alcohols is subheading 2905.17. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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