Sodium sulfite imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported sodium sulfite worth $2.1 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $2.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sodium sulfite from
Most of the value came from Thailand (25%), Saudi Arabia (25%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $528K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $516K | 25% |
| India | $369K | 18% |
| China | $316K | 15% |
| Turkey | $281K | 14% |
| Japan | $29K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $5K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium sulfite exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of sodium sulfite by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Zambia alone took 94% of it.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sodium sulfite imports (HS 2832.10): 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 2832.10: Sulphites: of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfite imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sodium sulfite worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfite to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($528 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (25%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium sulfite to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sodium sulfite?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Bahrain and Kuwait. That compares with imports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfite?
The HS code for sodium sulfite is subheading 2832.10. 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 2832 page.
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