Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (883 tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.4 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 | $3.0M | 883 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 702 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 793 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 871 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 528 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 488 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 498 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 311 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), United Kingdom (25%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $745K | 25% |
| Germany | $563K | 19% |
| India | $269K | 9.1% |
| Norway | $63K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.5% |
| United States | $40K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $36K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.88.
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 unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.19): 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 2916.19: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 883 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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