Potassium hydroxide imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium hydroxide by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.0 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $5.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $907K | 794 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports potassium hydroxide from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 62% |
| India | $843K | 17% |
| South Korea | $825K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 2% |
| Germany | $68K | 1.4% |
| France | $23K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
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 potassium hydroxide imports (HS 2815.20): 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 2815.20: Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash).
Common questions
What is the value of potassium hydroxide imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported potassium hydroxide worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium hydroxide to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (17%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium hydroxide to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $907 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 448%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium hydroxide?
The HS code for potassium hydroxide is subheading 2815.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2815 page.
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