Octanol imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported octanol worth $39.8 million (29.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 786% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% 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 | $39.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $352K | 237 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports octanol from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.6M | 95% |
| Brazil | $928K | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $460K | 1.2% |
| India | $415K | 1% |
| South Korea | $213K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 0.2% |
| France | $34K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Octanol exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported octanol worth $519 thousand (400 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $494K | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 4.9% |
| Colombia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates octanol imports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported octanol worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 786% on 2023.
Which countries supply octanol to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by Brazil (2%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of octanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of octanol to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $352 thousand in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export octanol?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $519 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Colombia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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