🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of inorganic salt: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.7 million of inorganic salt in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of inorganic salt by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports inorganic salt from
The largest suppliers were Japan (38%), India (17%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.9M | 38% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.3M | 17% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $735K | 9.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $719K | 9.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $716K | 9.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $220K | 2.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $204K | 2.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $152K | 2% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $134K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $125K | 1.6% |
Types of inorganic salt under HS 2842
| 2842.10 | Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides | 80% |
| 2842.90 | Salts: of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically, excluding… | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2842.
Average import price of inorganic salt
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.84, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports inorganic salt
Exports of inorganic salt by the United Arab Emirates reached $852 thousand in 2024 (487 tonnes). Uzbekistan alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $693K | 81% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $115K | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18K | 2.1% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $7K | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $7K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $6K | 0.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4K | 0.4% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $3K | 0.3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2842: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but excluding azides.
Inorganic salt trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of inorganic salt imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported inorganic salt worth $7.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import inorganic salt from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (38%), India (17%), France (10%).
What is the average import price of inorganic salt in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.84 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export inorganic salt?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported inorganic salt worth $852 thousand in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Zambia, Germany.
What is the HS code for inorganic salt?
Inorganic salt falls under HS heading 2842 (Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but exclud). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading inorganic salt with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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