N-butyl acetate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.0 million of n-butyl acetate in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 72% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.1 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 | $5.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $34.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 4.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports n-butyl acetate from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
N-butyl acetate exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported n-butyl acetate worth $4.8 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were India (39%), Egypt (28%), Morocco (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 39% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 28% |
| Morocco | $428K | 8.8% |
| Lebanon | $319K | 6.6% |
| United States | $296K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $149K | 3.1% |
| Kuwait | $65K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $61K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates n-butyl acetate imports (HS 2915.33): 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 2915.33: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: n-butyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of n-butyl acetate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported n-butyl acetate worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply n-butyl acetate to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of n-butyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of n-butyl acetate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $34.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export n-butyl acetate?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Egypt and Morocco. That compares with imports of $5.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for n-butyl acetate?
The HS code for n-butyl acetate is subheading 2915.33. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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