Sodium and potassium bromide imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium and potassium bromide by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.8 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 140 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 77% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $64.6 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 | $9.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $64.6M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $57.1M | 40.0K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sodium and potassium bromide from
The largest suppliers were Israel (45%), India (36%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $4.4M | 45% |
| India | $3.5M | 36% |
| China | $1.6M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $235K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $77K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $38K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.01, 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.
Sodium and potassium bromide exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported sodium and potassium bromide worth $2.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 58% of the value.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sodium and potassium bromide imports (HS 2827.51): 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 2827.51: Bromides: of sodium or of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium and potassium bromide imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sodium and potassium bromide worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 140 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium and potassium bromide to the United Arab Emirates?
Israel was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (36%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium and potassium bromide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium and potassium bromide to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $64.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sodium and potassium bromide?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Uganda and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium and potassium bromide?
The HS code for sodium and potassium bromide is subheading 2827.51. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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