Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.4 million of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $162.2 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 | $10.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $91.3M | 185.8K t |
| 2021 | $162.2M | 179.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 67.8K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 62.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports saturated acyclic hydrocarbons from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 52% |
| China | $2.1M | 20% |
| India | $1.7M | 16% |
| South Korea | $615K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $370K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $74K | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $70K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.5% |
| France | $28K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $921 thousand of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons in 2024 (748 tonnes). Turkey alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $875K | 95% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0.1% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports (HS 2901.10): 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 2901.10: Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (20%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. The peak was 2021 at $162.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $921 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Switzerland and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons is subheading 2901.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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