Insulin exports from the United Arab Emirates: data and top buyer countries
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million of insulin in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $522K | 0 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports insulin to
Most of it went to United States (47%), United Kingdom (34%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 47% |
| United Kingdom | $796K | 34% |
| Germany | $285K | 12% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.9% |
| France | $39K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $24K | 1% |
| Austria | $15K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.3% |
Insulin imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported insulin worth $227 thousand. China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $224K | 99% |
| Germany | $2K | 1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates insulin exports (HS 2937.12): 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 2937.12: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: insulin and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported insulin worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 53 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy insulin from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (34%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
How have exports of insulin from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $522 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import insulin?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin?
The HS code for insulin is subheading 2937.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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