Stearic acid imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stearic acid by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.5 million in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $11.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stearic acid from
Malaysia alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $6.3M | 55% |
| Indonesia | $4.4M | 39% |
| China | $435K | 3.8% |
| India | $153K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stearic acid imports (HS 3823.11): 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 3823.11: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of stearic acid imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stearic acid worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply stearic acid to the United Arab Emirates?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Indonesia (39%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of stearic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stearic acid to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 494%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stearic acid?
The HS code for stearic acid is subheading 3823.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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