Monoethanolamine imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of monoethanolamine by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.7 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 153 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.9 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 | $17.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports monoethanolamine from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.8M | 89% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.3% |
| China | $359K | 2% |
| Thailand | $20K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Monoethanolamine exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported monoethanolamine worth $4.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (31%), India (24%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 31% |
| India | $946K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $552K | 14% |
| Turkey | $479K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $253K | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $156K | 3.9% |
| Australia | $121K | 3% |
| Qatar | $70K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $39K | 1% |
| Uzbekistan | $39K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates monoethanolamine imports (HS 2922.11): 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 2922.11: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function: their ethers and esters: salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of monoethanolamine imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported monoethanolamine worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 153 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply monoethanolamine to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by India (8%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 945% on the year.
What is the average import price of monoethanolamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of monoethanolamine to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 913%. The peak was 2022 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export monoethanolamine?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for monoethanolamine?
The HS code for monoethanolamine is subheading 2922.11. 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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