Pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) in 2024 (122 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 83% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.6 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 | $4.7M | 122 t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 637 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 237 t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 399 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 280 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) from
Canada alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.7M | 58% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 35% |
| Morocco | $330K | 7% |
| France | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.61 per kg, 32% below the world average of $56.56, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.42): 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 3004.42: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) to the United Arab Emirates?
Canada was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Germany (35%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.61 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $56.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.42. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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