Lactic acid imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported lactic acid worth $3.2 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 962 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 847 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 777 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $922K | 483 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lactic acid from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 52% |
| Belgium | $831K | 26% |
| Spain | $352K | 11% |
| Germany | $129K | 4% |
| India | $71K | 2.2% |
| France | $46K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1% |
| Thailand | $29K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
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 lactic acid imports (HS 2918.11): 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 2918.11: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), lactic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of lactic acid imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lactic acid worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactic acid to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lactic acid to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $922 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactic acid?
The HS code for lactic acid is subheading 2918.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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