Methanol imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of methanol by the United Arab Emirates reached $67.5 million in 2024 (208.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $126.1 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 | $67.5M | 208.8K t |
| 2023 | $104.4M | 317.9K t |
| 2022 | $111.0M | 273.7K t |
| 2021 | $94.9M | 257.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 178.5K t |
| 2019 | $126.1M | 378.8K t |
| 2018 | $60.5M | 148.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 37.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports methanol from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $67.1M | 99% |
| United States | $164K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $97K | 0.1% |
| India | $44K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $41K | 0.1% |
| France | $23K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Methanol exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported methanol worth $931.6 million (3.14 million tonnes). It ranks 5th of 98 countries for exports of this product. China alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates methanol imports (HS 2905.11): 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 2905.11: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of methanol imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported methanol worth $67.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply methanol to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($67.1 million), followed by the United States (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 797% on the year.
What is the average import price of methanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of methanol to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $67.5 million in 2024, an increase of 472%. The peak was 2019 at $126.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export methanol?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $931.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Israel and the Czech Republic. That compares with imports of $67.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for methanol?
The HS code for methanol is subheading 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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