Phenol-formaldehyde resins imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phenol-formaldehyde resins by the United Arab Emirates reached $21.9 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $41.4 million.
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 | $21.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports phenol-formaldehyde resins from
Most of the value came from China (27%), India (22%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 27% |
| India | $4.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 15% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 13% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| United States | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $709K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $315K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $192K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phenol-formaldehyde resins exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of phenol-formaldehyde resins by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 55% |
| United States | $772K | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $473K | 13% |
| India | $98K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $95K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $75K | 2% |
| Italy | $74K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $38K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $31K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $19K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates phenol-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.40): 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 3909.40: Phenolic resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol-formaldehyde resins imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol-formaldehyde resins to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (22%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phenol-formaldehyde resins to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2023 at $41.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export phenol-formaldehyde resins?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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