Retail adhesive imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported retail adhesive worth $56.2 million (15.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $56.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 8.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports retail adhesive from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), India (16%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 28% |
| India | $9.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 14% |
| United States | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 6% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 4% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 4% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
Retail adhesive exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $10.6 million of retail adhesive in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 62% |
| India | $829K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $808K | 7.6% |
| Kuwait | $493K | 4.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $169K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $160K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $145K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $142K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $107K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported retail adhesive worth $56.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by India (16%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of retail adhesive to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $56.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $62.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export retail adhesive?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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