🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of natural colorant: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.9 million of natural colorant in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of natural colorant by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 943 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 880 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 559 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 354 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports natural colorant from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (17%), Denmark (13%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.5M | 39% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.5M | 17% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1.1M | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $677K | 7.6% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $412K | 4.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $350K | 3.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $321K | 3.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $317K | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $280K | 3.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $135K | 1.5% |
Average import price of natural colorant
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 84% below the world average of $18.62, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports natural colorant
Exports of natural colorant by the United Arab Emirates reached $216 thousand in 2024 (58 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $136K | 63% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $24K | 11% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $18K | 8.4% |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | $6K | 3% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $6K | 2.8% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $6K | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $5K | 2.3% |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | $4K | 1.7% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $4K | 1.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin.
Natural colorant trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of natural colorant imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported natural colorant worth $8.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import natural colorant from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (39%), China (17%), Denmark (13%).
What is the average import price of natural colorant in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $18.62 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export natural colorant?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported natural colorant worth $216 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Maldives.
What is the HS code for natural colorant?
Natural colorant falls under HS heading 3203 (Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading natural colorant with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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