Propanol imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $29.9 million of propanol in 2024 (29.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.8 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 | $29.9M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $50.7M | 37.2K t |
| 2020 | $45.9M | 43.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $59.8M | 36.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 18.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports propanol from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (37%), South Korea (29%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.0M | 37% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 29% |
| China | $3.6M | 12% |
| India | $3.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $210K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $83K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $58K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propanol exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $628 thousand of propanol in 2024 (415 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (26%), Kuwait (20%), Kenya (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates propanol imports (HS 2905.12): 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 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported propanol worth $29.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply propanol to the United Arab Emirates?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by South Korea (29%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of propanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of propanol to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $29.9 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2018 at $59.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export propanol?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $628 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Kuwait and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $29.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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