Sulfates (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.3 million of sulfates (other) in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 96% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.6 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 | $6.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 3.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sulfates (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 57% |
| India | $1.8M | 28% |
| Singapore | $356K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $299K | 4.8% |
| France | $200K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.7% |
| United States | $22K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $16K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.58. 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.
Sulfates (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $509 thousand of sulfates (other) in 2024 (815 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (48%), Pakistan (16%), Portugal (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $246K | 48% |
| Pakistan | $81K | 16% |
| Portugal | $58K | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $29K | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 4.7% |
| Peru | $23K | 4.6% |
| Chile | $21K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $17K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 1.9% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sulfates (other) imports (HS 2833.29): 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 2833.29: Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfates (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sulfates (other) worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfates (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (28%) and Singapore (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfates (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export sulfates (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $509 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Pakistan and Portugal. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfates (other)?
The HS code for sulfates (other) is subheading 2833.29. 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 2833 page.
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