Lysine imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lysine by the United Arab Emirates reached $23.3 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 841% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $23.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $704K | 555 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lysine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 93% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 6.5% |
| India | $17K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
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 lysine imports (HS 2922.41): 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 2922.41: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: lysine and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lysine imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lysine worth $23.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 841% on 2023.
Which countries supply lysine to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of lysine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lysine to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704 thousand in 2017 to $23.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lysine?
The HS code for lysine is subheading 2922.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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