Polyethylene glycol wax imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene glycol wax by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.7 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% 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 | $17.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $512K | 309 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports polyethylene glycol wax from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $13.6M | 77% |
| China | $3.5M | 20% |
| India | $209K | 1.2% |
| United States | $117K | 0.7% |
| France | $61K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates polyethylene glycol wax imports (HS 3404.20): 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 3404.20: Waxes: artificial and prepared, of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol).
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene glycol wax imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported polyethylene glycol wax worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene glycol wax to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by China (20%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene glycol wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene glycol wax to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $512 thousand in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene glycol wax?
The HS code for polyethylene glycol wax is subheading 3404.20. 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 3404 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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