Quaternary ammonium compounds imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quaternary ammonium compounds by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.0 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.3 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 | $9.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $829K | 205 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports quaternary ammonium compounds from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (22%), Singapore (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 48% |
| India | $2.0M | 22% |
| Singapore | $987K | 11% |
| United States | $765K | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $322K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $82K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $68K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Quaternary ammonium compounds exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $4.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Kuwait alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.6M | 53% |
| Israel | $780K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $573K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $394K | 8.1% |
| Qatar | $167K | 3.4% |
| United States | $166K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $114K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $26K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $25K | 0.5% |
| India | $19K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates quaternary ammonium compounds imports (HS 2923.90): 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 2923.90: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium compounds imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium compounds to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by India (22%) and Singapore (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium compounds to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $829 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 983%. The peak was 2018 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export quaternary ammonium compounds?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Israel and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds is subheading 2923.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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