Lecithins imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported lecithins worth $6.2 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $6.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lecithins from
India alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.9M | 79% |
| United Kingdom | $259K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $255K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $249K | 4% |
| China | $158K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $142K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $75K | 1.2% |
| France | $45K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $38K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lecithins exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported lecithins worth $1.5 million (588 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (25%), Germany (16%), Kuwait (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $374K | 25% |
| Germany | $242K | 16% |
| Kuwait | $206K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $183K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 9.7% |
| Indonesia | $127K | 8.5% |
| Namibia | $102K | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $49K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $40K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lecithins imports (HS 2923.20): 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 2923.20: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of lecithins imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lecithins worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply lecithins to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of lecithins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lecithins to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lecithins?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Germany and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lecithins?
The HS code for lecithins is subheading 2923.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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