Iodine imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.6 million of iodine in 2024 (51 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $21.3 million.
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 | $2.6M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 632 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $463K | 21 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports iodine from
The largest suppliers were Japan (48%), Belgium (29%), India (23%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.3M | 48% |
| Belgium | $749K | 29% |
| India | $608K | 23% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.99 per kg, close to the world average of $59.93.
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 iodine imports (HS 2801.20): 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 2801.20: Iodine.
Common questions
What is the value of iodine imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported iodine worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply iodine to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Belgium (29%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of iodine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.99 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $59.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of iodine to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $463 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. The peak was 2020 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for iodine?
The HS code for iodine is subheading 2801.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2801 page.
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