Multi-purpose adhesive imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-purpose adhesive by the United Arab Emirates reached $16.9 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports multi-purpose adhesive from
Most of the value came from China (45%), United States (8%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 45% |
| United States | $1.4M | 8% |
| India | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $917K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $858K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $677K | 4% |
| Singapore | $474K | 2.8% |
| France | $452K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $394K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-purpose adhesive exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported multi-purpose adhesive worth $4.6 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (30%), Qatar (12%), Kuwait (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United States (8%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export multi-purpose adhesive?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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