Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) by the United Arab Emirates reached $15.1 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $15.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports titanium dioxide pigments (standard) from
The largest suppliers were India (38%), Netherlands (15%), Thailand (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 15% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8% |
| China | $903K | 6% |
| Turkey | $702K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $443K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $353K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $336K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $322K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.75, 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.
Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (24%), Nigeria (13%), Kenya (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imports (HS 3206.19): 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 3206.19: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported titanium dioxide pigments (standard) worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium dioxide pigments (standard) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2021 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Nigeria and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard) is subheading 3206.19. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3206 page.
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