Mixed xylene isomers exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of mixed xylene isomers in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 95% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 48.8K t |
| 2022 | $38.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports mixed xylene isomers to
Saudi Arabia alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 67% |
| Lebanon | $175K | 8.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $117K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $107K | 5% |
| Nigeria | $89K | 4.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $47K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $32K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 1.4% |
| Qatar | $29K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mixed xylene isomers imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported mixed xylene isomers worth $386 thousand (230 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (48%), Indonesia (25%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $187K | 48% |
| Indonesia | $97K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 12% |
| India | $22K | 5.7% |
| France | $21K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $7K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates mixed xylene isomers exports (HS 2902.44): 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 2902.44: Cyclic hydrocarbons: mixed xylene isomers.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed xylene isomers exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported mixed xylene isomers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 68 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed xylene isomers from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Lebanon (8%) and Uzbekistan (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average export price of mixed xylene isomers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of mixed xylene isomers from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $40.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import mixed xylene isomers?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed xylene isomers?
The HS code for mixed xylene isomers is subheading 2902.44. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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