Non-ionic surfactant imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $83.9 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (38.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $83.9M | 38.9K t |
| 2023 | $62.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $90.6M | 33.0K t |
| 2021 | $83.2M | 36.3K t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $41.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 11.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports non-ionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), India (27%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.3M | 46% |
| India | $23.0M | 27% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 6% |
| United States | $3.8M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-ionic surfactant exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $10.4 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (25%), United States (17%), Thailand (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 25% |
| United States | $1.7M | 17% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $977K | 9.4% |
| Qatar | $892K | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $649K | 6.3% |
| Chile | $494K | 4.8% |
| India | $294K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $223K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $204K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported non-ionic surfactant worth $83.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($38.3 million), followed by India (27%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $83.9 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $90.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Thailand. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $73.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 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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