Pure benzene imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure benzene by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 78% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $67.3 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 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $38K | 23 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $67.3M | 76.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pure benzene from
India alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 100% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
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 pure benzene imports (HS 2902.20): 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 2902.20: Cyclic hydrocarbons: benzene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure benzene imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pure benzene worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 122 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure benzene to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (0%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure benzene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure benzene to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 97%. The peak was 2017 at $67.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure benzene?
The HS code for pure benzene is subheading 2902.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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