Tetrahydrofuran imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.5 million of tetrahydrofuran in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 85% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $5.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $74K | 30 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tetrahydrofuran from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 57% |
| China | $2.2M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $150K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tetrahydrofuran exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of tetrahydrofuran by the United Arab Emirates reached $296 thousand in 2024 (152 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $296K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tetrahydrofuran imports (HS 2932.11): 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 2932.11: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, tetrahydrofuran.
Common questions
What is the value of tetrahydrofuran imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tetrahydrofuran worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply tetrahydrofuran to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (39%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average import price of tetrahydrofuran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tetrahydrofuran to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tetrahydrofuran?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $296 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tetrahydrofuran?
The HS code for tetrahydrofuran is subheading 2932.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
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