Penicillin antibiotics imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of penicillin antibiotics by the United Arab Emirates reached $20.4 million in 2024 (595 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 131% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $20.4M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 138 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 165 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 104 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 213 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports penicillin antibiotics from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 53% |
| India | $8.6M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $790K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $209K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.35 per kg, close to the world average of $39.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates penicillin antibiotics imports (HS 2941.10): 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 2941.10: Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin antibiotics imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported penicillin antibiotics worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 595 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin antibiotics to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by India (42%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin antibiotics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.35 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $39.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of penicillin antibiotics to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin antibiotics?
The HS code for penicillin antibiotics is subheading 2941.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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