Natural gums and resins imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported natural gums and resins worth $9.7 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% 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 | $9.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports natural gums and resins from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 59% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Greece | $591K | 6.1% |
| France | $522K | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $362K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $326K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $325K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $222K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $120K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $107K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural gums and resins exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported natural gums and resins worth $1.1 million (181 tonnes). Most of it went to India (30%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Greece (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $323K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $245K | 23% |
| Greece | $194K | 18% |
| Belgium | $79K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 7% |
| Sri Lanka | $30K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $29K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $28K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates natural gums and resins imports (HS 1301.90): 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gums and resins imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported natural gums and resins worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gums and resins to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and Greece (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural gums and resins to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export natural gums and resins?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and Greece. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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